Single optical fibre connector
CA 1082016 A · Owner: Itt Canada Limited · Inventors: Bedgood, Michael A.; Leach, John S.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A single optical fiber connector in which a watch X-jewel in one connector number receives the end of one optical fiber. The fiber in the mating connector member is protected by an elastomeric nose portion which deforms axially when it abuts the watch jewel allowing the end of the fiber therein to enter the bore in the jewel and couple with the first fiber therein. -1-
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- Granted July 22, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 22, 1997.
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