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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2004
David S. Hardcastle, Liberty Hill, TX (US);
Eric M. Morgan, Apex, NC (US);
Edward B. Lurie, Round Rock, TX (US);
Janet A. Kling, Manor, TX (US);
David S. Hardcastle, Liberty Hill, TX (US);
Eric M. Morgan, Apex, NC (US);
Edward B. Lurie, Round Rock, TX (US);
Janet A. Kling, Manor, TX (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
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° 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.