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Ferrule assembly

US7377700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateMay 2, 2003
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4204
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for preparing terminated fibers comprising: (a) positioning at least one fiber in a ferrule such that a portion of the fiber extends beyond the mating face of the ferrule; (b) affixing the fiber relative to the ferrule; and (c) cleaving the portion of the fiber.

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