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Field termination optical fiber connectors and splicers

US8920049B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3846
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for improved field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers for use in terminating or fusing optical fibers. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost, accurate, and effective methods for terminating or fusing optical fibers utilizing advantageous field termination optical fiber connector members and/or splicers. Improved apparatus and methods are provided for use in terminating or fusing a broad variety of optical fibers.

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