Patent ID: 7412130
Filing Date: 2008-08-12
Classification: B29C,B29L,G02B

Abstract:
1. A method for providing a termination on an optical fiber, said method comprising: attaching said optical fiber to a housing by (i) forming at least one passage through said housing, said at least one passage having a distal end and a proximal end; (ii) inserting said optical fiber through said passage; (iii) positioning the end of said fiber at about said proximal end of said passage; and (iv) applying heat to said proximal end of said fiber to increase the diameter of said fiber so that said fiber is pressed against said passage; attaching a mold portion to said housing so that said mold portion and said housing form a cavity, said cavity defining a shape of said termination; injecting a liquid into said cavity, said liquid solidifying to form said termination; and removing said mold portion to expose said termination.