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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2017
Ultra Communications, Inc., Vista, CA (US);
Charles B. Kuznia, Encinitas, CA (US);
Richard J. Pommer, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Joseph F. Ahadian, San Marcos, CA (US);
Richard T. Hagan, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Man W. Wong, San Diego, CA (US);
Ultra Communications, Inc., Vista, CA (US);
Abstract
A protective assembly method using a transparent layer within the fiber interconnect system aids in optical coupling by preventing an air gap from forming between the fiber cores within a connector. A thin transparent film (or with adhesive) is placed over the fiber end-faces at the connector interface, the film having characteristics which allows it to conform to the fiber end and minimize coupling loss between fibers. The film is sized to fit connectors faces and can be temporary, being replaced with each installation. A coating can also applied to the connector surface, providing a similar effect, as well as structurally enhancing the connector surfaces.