Patent ID: 6609836
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A method for connecting a first fiber optic element to a second fiber optic element, the method comprising the steps of:providing a rigid body; coating outer surfaces of the body with a layer of mold making wax; separating the body from the wax to provide a hollow wax housing; inserting the first fiber optic element in a first direction into the wax housing to position a free end of the first fiber optic element in the housing; inserting the second fiber optic element into the wax housing from a direction generally opposite to the first direction to position a free end of the second fiber optic element in the housing and proximate the first fiber optic element free end; and filling the wax housing with optical grade epoxy resin and permitting the resin to cure; whereby to effect physical and optical connection between the first and second fiber optic elements.