Patent ID: 7014370
Filing Date: 2006-03-21
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A connector for interconnecting a bare optical fiber to optical equipment, said connector comprising: a cartridge containing a predetermined quantity of optical fluid, said cartridge comprising an entrance aperture, an exit aperture, and an inner chamber for housing said optical coupling fluid; a ferrule in axial alignment with said cartridge for receiving a bare fiber passed through said cartridge, said ferrule including an inner post having a first end and a second end, and said first and second ends further include first and second divots formed therein, respectively, that are in optical communication with each other; a sleeve releasably engaged with said cartridge and said ferrule, wherein said sleeve axially aligns said exit aperture with said first divot; and an end cap including an opening formed in an end thereof, wherein said cartridge extends at least partially through said opening.