3m Innovative Properties Company

Janet A Kling

Donald Kent Larson

William Jeffrey Clatanoff

Richard L Simmons

Edward B Lurie

David S Hardcastle

Eric M Morgan

Nathaniel S Shonkwiler

An optical fiber connection system () configured to interconnect a plurality of first and second optical fibers (') is described. The connection system comprises a first bare fiber holder () that includes a clamping plate () having an interconnection portion () with a generally planar surface, wherein bare ends of the plurality of first optical fibers () are disposed adjacent to interconnection portion () and wherein the plurality of first optical fibers () are secured in the first bare fiber holder () at a first distance from the bare ends of the plurality of first optical fibers () and a second bare fiber holder (&#x2032;) that includes a splicing plate () having a plurality of alignment channels (), wherein a bare end of each of the second optical fibers (&#x2032;) extend at least partially into one of the plurality of alignment channels () and wherein the plurality of second optical fibers (&#x2032;) are held at a second distance from the bare ends of the plurality of second optical fibers (&#x2032;).

Optical fiber connection system

A optical connector for terminating an optical fiber comprises a housing configured to mate with an LC receptacle. The housing comprises a polymer material that does not deform when exposed to temperatures of at least 210&#xb0; C. The optical connector further includes a ferrule assembly. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule portion and a barrel portion. The ferrule assembly is preloaded with a thermoplastic adhesive material. The thermoplastic material can be a polyamide-based hot melt adhesive. The thermoplastic mater can be an ultra high temperature hot melt adhesive. These optical connectors can be terminated in the field in a short amount of time.

Small form factor optical connector with thermoplastic adhesive

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Manor, TX, United States of America

Janet A Kling