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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Colm V. Cryan, Arlington, MA (US);
Frederick J. Gillham, Westborough, MA (US);
Gregory B. Papazian, Worcester, MA (US);
David W. Stowe, Milford, MA (US);
Assignee:
Alcoa Fujikura Ltd., Franklin, TN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/255 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/255 ;
Abstract
A fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path is provided. A first optical fiber having a first end portion, and a second optical fiber having a second end portion are joined at a fusion splice. A miniature bend is formed in the region of the fusion splice. The device is particularly useful for routing optical fibers in the field. A method of forming such a miniature bend in a fusion splice region between two optical fibers is also provided.