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Multi-fiber ferrule and optical connector including the same

US9989710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Michael deJong · Colleyville, US
Esteban Belisario Marin · Hickory, US
Hieu Vinh Tran · Charlotte, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 28, 2016
Grant date	Jun 5, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 28, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/38875
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ferrule for an optical connector includes a body, a cavity extending into the body from a back end of the body, and first and second groups of micro-holes extending into the cavity from a front end of the body. The cavity includes at least one bottom surface extending under an opening in a top surface of the body and below a first plane that extends through or below the first and second groups of micro-holes. The cavity also includes a divider extending under the opening in the top surface of the body, with the divider having a divider surface positioned above the first plane such that the divider surface is offset from the at least one bottom surface.

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