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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2013
Corning Cable Systems Llc, Hickory, NC (US);
Ziwei Liu, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Corning Optical Communications LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly that includes an insulation displacement member including a hydrophobic organosilane mono-layer protective coating is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector assembly may be manufactured by a method that includes assembling the connector assembly, contacting the connector assembly with an organosilane coating solution, and curing the organosilane coating solution. The connector assembly may be assembled by mechanically supporting the insulation displacement member with a connector framework. The connector assembly may be contacted with the organosilane coating solution by contacting at least the wire engaging portion of the insulation displacement member and at least a portion of the connector assembly with the organosilane coating solution.