Patent ID: 7916993

Claim:
A method for producing an optical fiber element provided with several optical fibers disposed in a matrix, comprising: a) placing and maintaining a first set of optical fibers in grooves formed in a first mould plate, b) injecting a hardenable material adhering to the first set of optical fibers, c) solidifying the hardenable material injected in step b to maintain the first set of optical fibers in a position set by the grooves, d) removing the first mould plate to make an intermediate element, e) placing and maintaining a second set of optical fibers in grooves formed in the first mould plate or a second mould plate, f) placing the intermediate element above the second set of optical fibers placed in step e, g) injecting a hardenable material adhering to the second set of optical fibers, h) solidifying the hardenable material injected in step g to maintain the second set of optical fibers in the position set by the grooves, and i) removing the first mould plate or the second mould plate.