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Heat insulating connector for plastic optical fibers

US5502784A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1994
Grant dateMar 26, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4296
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector for plastic optical fibers having improved heat resistance properties including a metallic core and a heat insulative tubular sleeve which surrounds the optical fiber. The outward tip of the metallic core is deformed to provide a mechanical, frictional engagement of the sleeve and optical fiber within the connector.

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