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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2009
Sean M. Kerr, Keller, TX (US);
Louis E. Parkman, Iii, Richland Hills, TX (US);
Glenn G. Riddell, McKinney, TX (US);
Sean M. Kerr, Keller, TX (US);
Louis E. Parkman, III, Richland Hills, TX (US);
Glenn G. Riddell, McKinney, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
Ferrules having anti-rotation features along with fiber optic connectors using the same are disclosed. The ferrules have a body with a first diameter and at least one bore extending from a rear end of the ferrule to a front end of the ferrule. The ferrule has at least one anti-rotation feature such as a rib. The ferrule may be part of a ferrule assembly that includes a ferrule holder where the anti-rotation feature improves the bond between the ferrule and the ferrule holder. Methods for making the ferrules and assemblies using the ferrule are also disclosed.