Patent ID: 8393803

Claim:
A connector for an optical fiber, the connector comprising: a first coupling element including a proximal end and a distal end; a second coupling element including a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the second coupling element threadedly secured to the proximal end of the first coupling element, wherein the first coupling element and second coupling element define a lumen; a collet configured to receive a portion of the optical fiber, the collet disposed in the lumen such that the collet holds the optical fiber in place with respect to the first and second coupling elements; an adjustable ferrule threadedly secured to the proximal end of the second coupling element and rotatable with respect to the second coupling element to translate a proximal end of the optical fiber longitudinally with respect to a proximal end of the adjustable ferrule; and a connector element secured to the proximal end of the second coupling element with the adjustable ferrule, wherein the connector element is rotatable with respect to the second coupling element.