Abstract: The present invention is an eternal light monument that may use solar energy lighting in conjunction with a frame-mounted storyboard inscribed with graphics and information relating to a decedent. The storyboard may be constructed of a variety of translucent materials that are resistant to the elements and when receives light, achieve a “glowing” effect. The present invention is a cost-effective, customizable, and replaceable option for memorial construction.

Abstract: A process for preparing terminated fibers comprising: (a) positioning at least one fiber in a ferrule such that a portion of the fiber extends beyond the mating face of the ferrule; (b) affixing the fiber relative to the ferrule; and (c) cleaving the portion of the fiber.

Abstract: A clamping assembly having a top and bottom and front and back orientation, at least one optical axis, and a pre-actuated state in which a fiber is not secured to the clamping assembly and a post-actuated state in which a fiber is secured to the clamping assembly, the clamping assembly comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a platform disposed in the housing and being fixed therein both radially and axially, the platform defining a fiber-receiving channel along the optical axis to receive at least one fiber, at least a portion of the fiber-receiving channel being accessible from the top; (c) a first cam member disposed in the housing above and adjacent to the fiber-receiving channel, the first cam member being radially actuateable within the housing, the first cam member having a first cam surface; (d) a second cam member disposed in the housing and axially slidable therein, the second cam member having a second cam surface adjacent the first cam surface and configured such that, upon forward motion of the second cam

Abstract: A process for preparing terminated fibers comprising: (a) positioning at least one fiber in a ferrule such that a portion of the fiber extends beyond the mating face of the ferrule; (b) affixing the fiber relative to the ferrule; and (c) cleaving the portion of the fiber.

Abstract: A small form factor, field-installable optical connector comprising: (a) a small form factor connector housing having a front and back orientation; (b) a ferrule disposed in the connector housing; (c) a clamping assembly disposed in the connector housing rearward of the ferrule and adapted to receive and retain a terminating fiber; (d) a resilient member disposed in the connector housing; and (e) a rear body disposed at the rear end of the connector housing and configured to provide a backstop against which the resilient member can press to bias the ferrule and the clamping assembly forward.