Molded ferrule with reference surface for end face geometry measurement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7393142
APP PUB NO 20070098328A1
SERIAL NO

11642214

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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 a ferrule molding process and is accessible after assembly of the ferrule body into a connector body. A multi-fiber ferrule comprising a connective end defining an end face, a rear non-connective portion defining a protruding shoulder, and an integral reference datum positioned on a surface of the shoulder accessible for determining the angularity of a plane defined by the end face, wherein the integral datum is accessible when the ferrule is received within a connector body.

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  • CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dean, Jr David L Hickory, NC 23 328
Elkins, II Robert B Hickory, NC 17 1114
Luther, James P Hickory, NC 125 8017

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