W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Brian K Lloyd

Alfredo L Cedrone

A backshell housing and connector assembly are provided with strain relief in which the housing has a top and bottom shell with front and rear sections. Ledges with horizontal grooves disposed therein are located at the front sections of both shells. Piercing means are also provided on at least one ledge that pierces the web of jacket insulation when the housing is assembled. Energy directors are also provided that capture ultrasonic energy and cause welding of the two shells.

Low-profile, pierce-through connector backshell

An optical fiber ribbon cable having a specified space between the first and second optical fibers, a guide piece to fit onto the cable against the web of jacket between the first two optical fibers, and an assembly of the cable and guide piece with an optical fiber connector to supply accuracy and predictability of dimensions for assembly of optical fiber cables to connectors of close dimensional tolerances.

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Pflugerville, TX, United States of America

Brian K Lloyd