Patent ID: 6648521
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic connector comprising:a ferrule having a ferrule bore extending therethrough; a pin body having a pin body bore extending therethrough; a preterminated fiber disposed in the forward end of the ferrule bore, adhesively secured therein; an index matching gel disposed in the rearward face of the preterminated fiber; a fiber guide tube having the index matching gel disposed in a portion thereof, the guide bore being sized for a terminating fiber therethrough, such that a portion of the index matching gel disposed within the guide bore thereof will be applied to the forward face of the terminating fiber; and an entrance section for guiding the terminating fiber into the rearward end portion of the ferrule bore, such that any significant portion on at least one side of the periphery of the terminating fiber will be removed therefrom to allow the index matching gel to optically couple the forward face of the terminating fiber to the rearward face of the preterminated fiber.