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Method of fabricating dual hole glass ferrules

US7467528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2002
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3885
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a preform for a glass ferrule and a fabrication method thereof. It is an objective of the present invention to fabricate dual hole ferrules having various distances between two holes by using a single preform. It is another objective of the present invention to fabricate a preform for a dual hole glass ferrule by a simple process. To meet the above and other objectives, the present invention provides a preform for a glass ferrule, comprising two holes which are formed through the preform and exit out both side cross-sections of the preform, wherein the two holes are symmetrical to the center in a diameter direction of the preform and a distance between the two holes changes in a lengthwise direction of the preform.

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