Method of, and apparatus for, breaking an optical fiber
CA 1321375 C · Owner: Teurlings, Lucas Gerardus Christianus · Inventors: Teurlings, Lucas Gerardus Christianus
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Apparatus for breaking an optical fiber comprises fiber gripping units each comprising a rigid block having adhered thereto a strip of a resilient material, for example a synthetic felt the blocks being relatively movable between an open position to receive an optical fiber between the resilient strips and a closed position to clamp the fiber between the strips. A fiber holder is provided for applying a pulling force to the fiber to cause it to slide between the resilient strips in the closed position of the blocks. Before being inserted between the strips the fiber is, formed with a V-shaped notch at which the fiber is to be broken. The strips are so configured that as the fiber slides …
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- Granted August 17, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 17, 2010.
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