Patent · US Expired

Optical fibre termination

US4398796A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1981
Grant dateAug 16, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3865
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fibre optic connector of the watch jewel type is provided with a transparent window adjacent the fibre end whereby the fibre is protected from dirt or damage. The window may be provided with a light guiding portion in alignment with the fibre.

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