US3572891A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Termination member for fiber optic members
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
•
Filing: 1966-09-30
•
Granted: 1971-03-30
•
Expires: 1986-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A termination member for terminating an end of fiber optic means comprises a first section and a second section interconnected by a bridge section. The first section is adapted to be secured onto stripped fiber optic elements of the fiber optic means and being formed into a desired geometric configuration thereby maintaining the stripped ends in a dense state within the first section and in alignment. The second section is adapted to be secured onto a covering member of the fiber optic means and it includes means to penetrate the covering member to secure the second section on the covering member. The sections are secured onto the stripped ends and covering member with a minimum of deformation to the fiber optic means to maintain the transmission characteristics of the fiber optic means at almost its original amount.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce Cameron Longenecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:47
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/40; G02B6/403; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A terminal for a bundle of elongated fiber optic elements in which said bundle is provided with a covering thereon having one end spaced from one end of the bundle of elements to leave an uncovered marginal end portion, said terminal comprising first means for securely embracing the covering adjacent its one end and including means for penetrating only said covering, second means spaced from said first means for encompassing and compacting the elements of said bundle, at its uncovered marginal end portion, into a predetermined geometric configuration in which the elements are in alignment and substantially undeformed in order to maintain their original light transmission characteristics, said second means being open at its outer end to expose the ends Of the fiber optic elements which are adapted to terminate adjacent said outer end, and bridging means rigidly interconnecting said first and second means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A terminal for a bundle of elongated fiber optic elements in which said bundle is provided with a covering thereon having one end spaced from one end of the bundle of elements to leave an uncovered marginal end portion, said terminal comprising first means for securely embracing the covering adjacent its one end and including means for penetrating only said covering, second means spaced from said first means for encompassing and compacting the elements of said bundle, at its uncovered marginal end portion, into a predetermined geometric configuration in which the elements are in alignment and substantially undeformed in order to maintain their original light transmission characteristics, said second means being open at its outer end to expose the ends Of the fiber optic elements which are adapted to terminate adjacent said outer end, and bridging means rigidly interconnecting said first and second means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terminal according to claim 1 in which the second means comprises a metallic outer layer and an inner nonmetallic layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A terminal according to claim 1 including a plurality of lugs extending from one of the first and second means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terminal according to claim 1 in which said means for penetrating the covering includes beveled protrusions on said first means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A terminal according to claim 1 in which said first and second means are not in alignment, said bridging means being arcuately shaped and in supporting engagement with the bundle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A terminal according to claim 1 in which said first means is circular in cross section and said second means is rectangular in cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A terminal according to claim 1 in which the first and second means are circular in cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A terminal according to claim 1 in which the second means comprises a bottom portion for engagement with a part of the bundle and a pair of confronting, bendable side portions adapted to be bent about the remaining part of the bundle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |