Patents Examined by Willam L. Sikes
  • Optical fiber adhesive joint tube
    Patent number: 4746189
    Abstract: An article suitable for use in the adhesive joining of two optical fibers with low light loss comprises a tubular container an inner surface of which is coated with a release agent and/or is composed of an inherently releasing material, which is larger in cross-section at the ends than at a central region, the smaller central region being where the ends of the fibers are joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Raychem Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Arrington, Nelson M. Shen, Wendell W. Moyer, David R. Myers, David E. James