Patent ID: 7695201

Claim:
A one step fiber optic connector (ferrule) ( 102 ) polishing method, said method comprising: a. severing a fiber ( 100 ) length projecting out of the end face ( 106 ) of a ferrule ( 102 ) said ferrule ( 102 ) having a pre-shaped end face ( 106 ), such that the residual fiber length (stringer) does not exceed 80 microns; b. ablating the residual epoxy bead ( 110 ) to a sufficient level, relative to the ferrule end face ( 106 ), that can be readily removed by a minimal polishing process; c. polishing said fiber end-face ( 140 ) on a finishing polishing film ( 180 ); d. discontinuing said polishing process when said fiber end-face ( 106 ) are in a relation that ensures the desired fiber protrusion.