Optical fibre sleeve
US6134360A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3837
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sleeve for retaining a plurality of optical fibers in a close or contacting relationship is provided. The sleeve has a bore receiving a number of optical fibers. The internal surface of the bore is such that when that number of optical fibers are contained therein the bore surface defines a perimeter substantially equally spaced about the external surfaces of the optical fibers. Advantageously the sleeve of the present invention may be sealed about the plurality of fibers by vitrification or adhesive to support the fibers or fiber ends without causing unequally distributed stress in the fibers. Signal quality is thus better assured.
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