US4398796A
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Optical fibre termination
Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1981-12-30
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Granted: 1983-08-16
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Expires: 2001-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A fibre optic connector of the watch jewel type is provided with a transparent window adjacent the fibre end whereby the fibre is protected from dirt or damage. The window may be provided with a light guiding portion in alignment with the fibre.
Inventors
- 👤 David G. Dalgoutte
- 👤 John D. Archer
- 👤 Peter F. C. Burke
- 👤 Robert G. Pragnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:31
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3833; G02B6/3847; G02B6/3849; G02B6/26; G02B6/264; G02B6/381; G02B6/3818; G02B6/382; G02B6/3834; G02B6/3835; G02B6/3865
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
The combination of an optical fibre and a termination, said termination comprising a generally cylindrical tubular ferrule having an inner bore of such a diameter as to receive said fibre, at least one watch jewel carried in said bore adjacent one end of said ferrule, said watch jewel having a jewel bore, a flat transparent window carried in said bore between said watch jewel and said one end of said ferrule, said fibre being received in said jewel bore with one end terminating adjacent said window whereby said window resists movement of said fibre if it grows out of said jewel bore, said window having a light guiding portion adjacent said one end of said fibre, said light guiding portion having a higher index of refraction than the remaining portion of said window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
The combination of an optical fibre and a termination, said termination comprising a generally cylindrical tubular ferrule having an inner bore of such a diameter as to receive said fibre, at least one watch jewel carried in said bore adjacent one end of said ferrule, said watch jewel having a jewel bore, a flat transparent window carried in said bore between said watch jewel and said one end of said ferrule, said fibre being received in said jewel bore with one end terminating adjacent said window whereby said window resists movement of said fibre if it grows out of said jewel bore, said window having a light guiding portion adjacent said one end of said fibre, said light guiding portion having a higher index of refraction than the remaining portion of said window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which the window is selected from the group consisting of plastic, glass or silica.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which the window is received within the bore by a ring of fused glass frit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein the nominal aperture of the window is at least as large as the nominal aperture of the optical fibre.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein a fluid having a refractive index matched to that of the optical fibre is contained within the termination.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-15 | 1987-02-14 | 1987-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-15 | 1991-02-14 | 1991-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-15 | 1995-02-14 | 1995-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |