Connector for optic fibres
US7066656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3803
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to a connector (10) for connecting optic fibers (12, 13). The connector has a longitudinally extending body (14). The body has a first end and a second end. The body has a pass-conduit (20) extending from the first end to the second end. The body is divided into a plurality of fingers (22, 26) formed by slots (28) that extend longitudinally at each of the first and second ends and many be circumferentially offset from each other by any angel. The connector may be made from material that has a shape memory.
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