Corning Research & Development Corporation

Jonathan Edward DeCortin

Scott Eric Semmler

David Wayne Meek

Kevin Charles Beach

A fiber optic connector comprises a shell, an insert, and at least one terminus sub-assembly. The shell defines an interior space and has a front portion. The insert is retained in the front portion of the shell. The at least one terminus sub-assembly at least partially received and retained in the insert. The at least one terminus sub-assembly includes a ferrule, a stub optical fiber secured to the ferrule, and a holder in which the stub optical fiber terminates. At least one splice component is retained with the holder and configured to be actuated and apply a clamping force to the stub optical fiber within the holder.

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Jonathan Edward DeCortin