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Method of manufacturing a multiferrule for optical fibers

US5372625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1993
Grant dateDec 13, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3858
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The method of manufacturing a multiferrule for optical fibers, the method consisting in fiber drawing a preform of silica that includes a plurality of mutually parallel channels, the method being characterized by the fact that said preform is made from a rod (1) of silica having a plurality of longitudinal grooves (3) uniformly distributed about an axis (2) and closed by at least one piece of silica (4) for defining said plurality of channels.

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