Dual-polymer fiber optic interface with melt-bond adhesive

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9360635
APP PUB NO 20160011373A1
SERIAL NO

14327140

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A fiber optic termination includes a homogeneous flexible body comprising a first polymer comprising a plurality of grooves defined therein, each groove configured to receive a corresponding filament of the fiber optic ribbon; each groove carrying a coating comprising a second polymer, each coating forming a melt-bond adhesive for attaching the associated groove to a first portion of a corresponding filament while leaving a second opposing portion of the corresponding filament and lateral side portions of the corresponding filament between the first and second portions substantially accessible for connection to a mating component; wherein the first polymer has a first melting point that is higher than a second melting point of the second polymer causing the second polymer to melt to bond the filaments to the grooves without melting the first polymer when the second polymer is heated to a temperature between the first and second melting points.

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  • AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC;INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Barwicz, Tymon Yorktown Heights, US 103 767
Kimbrell, Eddie Dacula, US 32 255
Lichoulas, Ted Simpsonville, US 41 419

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