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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 1993
Filed:
Mar. 02, 1992
Richard Grigsby, Tarvin, GB;
Philip C Longhurst, Bunbury, GB;
BICC Public Limited Company, , GB;
Abstract
In effecting an end-to-end fusion splice between two optical fibres, the optical fibres are introduced into opposite ends of two support members so that parts of the optical fibres protrude from the members. The fibres are secured in the members and the protruding parts are cut to form tails of predetermined lengths. The support members are then arranged in axial alignment and one is caused to move axially towards the other until the end faces of the protruding tails are spaced a predetermined distance apart. Fusion splicing is then effected, the support members are permanently secured together and mechanical protection for the fusion splice is provided.