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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2011
Michael DE Jong, Colleyville, TX (US);
Radawan Hall, Granite Falls, NC (US);
Micah C. Isenhour, Lincolnton, NC (US);
Dennis M. Knecht, Hickory, NC (US);
James P. Luther, Hickory, NC (US);
Michael de Jong, Colleyville, TX (US);
Radawan Hall, Granite Falls, NC (US);
Micah C. Isenhour, Lincolnton, NC (US);
Dennis M. Knecht, Hickory, NC (US);
James P. Luther, Hickory, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A method for laser processing arrays of optical fibers and high-fiber count splicing connectors and adapters are disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a structure having optical fibers arranged in a plurality of rows and placing a protection element adjacent to a first row of optical fibers and a second row of optical fibers. Thereafter, the first row of optical fibers can be processed using the laser. The protection element may also be used to move optical fibers. In one embodiment, the protection element has a first portion and a second portion that have relative movement therebetween. In other variations, an absorption element may be provided adjacent the first row of optical fibers for inhibiting incidental damage to the structure.