Optical fiber end face cleaner
US6975803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B2240/02
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an optical fiber end face cleaner which is easy to carry and make preparations for use, facilitates cleaning operation, and what is more, makes it possible to positively remove or clear away attached materials from end faces of optical fibers without causing any of the removed materials to adhere to the end faces again. The optical fiber end face cleaner includes at least one elastic base formed by an elastic member having a flat surface of a predetermined size, and a predetermined thickness in a direction perpendicular to the surface. An adhesive layer is formed on a surface of the elastic base, for allowing the end faces of the optical fibers to be pressed against the adhesive layer to cause deposits on the end faces to adhere to the adhesive layer for removal.
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