| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7609923 |
Preterminated fiber optic cable including downstream splitter |
October 27, 2009 |
| An optical splitter adjacent a downstream end of a fiber optic cable is operable for supplying an optical signal to at least one optical fiber from the downstream end of the fiber. A preterminated fiber optic distribution cable includes a first access location having an optical fiber |
| 7555181 |
Fiber optic cables having at least one tether optical fiber |
June 30, 2009 |
| A distribution fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers, a main cable body with some of the plurality of optical fibers being disposed within the main cable body, at least one tether optical fiber, and a cable jacket. The at least one tether optical fiber is one of the |
| 7415181 |
Fiber optic cables and assemblies for fiber to the subscriber applications |
August 19, 2008 |
| A fiber optic cable has at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member having a major strength member dimension, and a cable jacket. The cable jacket has two major surfaces that are generally flat and includes a cavity with a cavity minor dimension generally orientated with a m |
| 7393142 |
Molded ferrule with reference surface for end face geometry measurement |
July 1, 2008 |
| A ferrule comprising a molded ferrule body defining fiber bores, an end face of a connective end of the ferrule positioned about the fiber bores, and an integral reference surface for determining the angularity of the end face. The integral reference surface is not machined subsequent to |
| 7272283 |
Distribution fiber optic cables for fiber to the subscriber applications |
September 18, 2007 |
| A fiber optic cable and methods of manufacturing the same includes at least one optical fiber, and at least one ferrule. The at least one ferrule is attached to the at least one optical fiber before the cable jacket is applied. The cable jacket surrounds the at least one optical fibe |
| 7261469 |
Precision insert for molding ferrules and associated methods of manufacture |
August 28, 2007 |
| A precision mold insert and method for manufacturing angled or angled and bumpered multi-fiber ferrules. The precision mold insert includes an angled end face forming portion, one or more optional bumper forming portions, one or more fiber bores for receiving one or more fiber bore f |
| 7242841 |
Cross-connect fiber optic cables and associated cross-connect sections |
July 10, 2007 |
| A flexible cross-connect apparatus for cross-connecting fiber optic cables includes a transition strength member, at least one cable clamp assembly, at least one fiber storage device, and a cover for protecting the cross-connect apparatus. The cross-connect apparatus is flexible about a |
| 7203404 |
Loose tube fiber optic cables having at least one access location |
April 10, 2007 |
| A distribution fiber optic cable including a plurality of optical fibers, a plurality of tubes, at least one filling component, and least one access location, and a cable jacket. Each tube has at least one optical fibers therein, where some of the plurality of tubes are stranded toge |
| 7190866 |
Distribution fiber optic cables having at least one access location and methods of making the sa |
March 13, 2007 |
| A method for manufacturing a distribution fiber optic cable is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of optical fibers for a cable core. Transitioning at least one of the plurality of optical fibers between a first location and a second location, where one of |
| 7086847 |
Guide block assembly for molding multi-fiber connectors |
August 8, 2006 |
| A guide block assembly for aligning and retaining fiber bore forming pins and guide pin bore forming pins in precise relation to each other during the molding of a multi-fiber ferrule includes a unitary member defining at least one fiber bore and at least one guide pin bore. Each fiber b |
| 6971803 |
Multi-fiber ferrule with an alignment portion |
December 6, 2005 |
| A multi-fiber ferrule is configured to accept coated optical fibers and an optical fiber ribbon. The multi-fiber ferrule includes an optical fiber receiving portion, a lead-in portion, and an alignment portion. The alignment portion includes a buffered fiber alignment portion to orient |
| 6786650 |
Method and apparatus for analyzing the end face of a multifiber ferrule |
September 7, 2004 |
| The method and apparatus of the present invention is capable of precisely determining the orientation of the axis of the guide pin hole defined by a multifiber ferrule. Since the axis of the guide pin hole has a direct relationship to the alignment of the optical fibers, the method and |
| 6767199 |
Precision insert for molding multi-fiber connectors and method for manufacturing thereof |
July 27, 2004 |
| A guide block assembly for aligning and retaining fiber bore forming pins and guide pin bore fanning pins in precise relation to each other during the molding of a multi-fiber ferrule includes a unitary member defining at least one fiber bore and at least one guide pin bore. Each fiber b |
| 6761489 |
Ferrule having first and second body portions with different nominal widths and an associated mo |
July 13, 2004 |
| A ferrule is provided that has an exterior surface that can be defined with sufficient precision to serve as a datum during subsequent polishing operations. The ferrule includes first and second ferrule body portions that are joined along a parting line. The first ferrule body portion ha |
| 6705767 |
Method and apparatus for analyzing the end face of a multifiber ferrule |
March 16, 2004 |
| A method and apparatus precisely determines the orientation of the axis of a guide pin hole defined by a multifiber ferrule, and therefrom, precisely determines an end face angle of the ferrule without reference to external features of the ferrule. A measurement pin is positioned in the |
| 6688782 |
Universal ferrule |
February 10, 2004 |
| A universal ferrule for use within a plurality of optical fiber connector types includes a longitudinally extending ferrule body having an opposing end face and base. The ferrule body defines an internal passageway at the base and at least one bore at the end face. The base is sized and |
| 6663377 |
Precision insert for molding multi-fiber connectors and method for manufacturing thereof |
December 16, 2003 |
| A guide block assembly is provided for retaining fiber bore forming pins and guide pin bore forming pins in precise relation to each other during the molding of a ferrule used in a multi-fiber connection. The assembly may include a top portion and a bottom portion with corresponding fibe |
| 6547449 |
Windowless, rectangular ferrule in a preassembled multifiber connector and associated assembly m |
April 15, 2003 |
| A preassembled multifiber connector is provided that includes a connector housing and a windowless multifiber ferrule that is substantially rectangular in lateral cross-section. The windowless multifiber ferrule can be at least partially disposed within an internal cavity defined by |
| 6499887 |
Windowless, rectangular ferrule in a preassembled multifiber connector and associated assembly m |
December 31, 2002 |
| A preassembled multifiber connector is provided that includes a connector housing and a windowless multifiber ferrule that is substantially rectangular in lateral cross-section. The windowless multifiber ferrule can be at least partially disposed within an internal cavity defined by |
| 6485195 |
Ferrule and fiber optic connector housing having enlarged shoulders |
November 26, 2002 |
| A ferrule is provided that defines a shoulder having curved corners. In this regard, the ferrule includes a lengthwise extending shaft and an enlarged rear portion proximate the shaft. The rear portion is larger in lateral cross-section than the shaft to thereby define a shoulder. In |
| 6412988 |
Ferrule and fiber optic connector housing having enlarged shoulders |
July 2, 2002 |
| A ferrule is provided that defines a shoulder having curved corners. In this regard, the ferrule includes a lengthwise extending shaft and an enlarged rear portion proximate the shaft. The rear portion is larger in lateral cross-section than the shaft to thereby define a shoulder. In |
| 6350062 |
Multifiber ferrule defining alignment holes having a tapered lead-in portion |
February 26, 2002 |
| A multifiber ferrule is provided that includes a ferrule body that defines at least one elongate hole opening through the front face of the ferrule body that, in turn, includes a lead-in portion proximate the front face for guiding the respective alignment member into the elongate hole. |
| 6210045 |
Alignment sleeve for aligning ferrules and associated assembly method |
April 3, 2001 |
| An alignment sleeve for precisely aligning a pair of ferrules, such as a pair of multifiber ferrules, is provided along with an associated assembly method. The alignment sleeve includes a sleeve member defining a lengthwise extending cavity opening through opposed ends thereof. The s |
| 5940561 |
Adapter assembly for precise alignment of fiber optic connectors |
August 17, 1999 |
| An adapter assembly is provided for removably receiving two optical fiber ferrules of the type with open grooves extending longitudinally rearward of the end face of the ferrule. The assembly comprises a sleeve with an interior surface that defines a passageway therethrough sized for |
| 5689598 |
Connector block and method for simultaneously mating a plurality of optical fiber connector pair |
November 18, 1997 |
| A connector block and method are provided wherein a plurality of optical fiber connectors can be removably loaded in the block for the simultaneous mating of such optical fiber connectors. Springs are disposed behind the connectors and the block defines a shoulder surface against which t |
