Abstract: A device for cleaning the polished end faces of fibers of an optical connector having guide pins is provided. The device has a surface with at least one rail disposed on the surface. The rail has a height above the surface sufficient to accommodate guide pins extending from an optical connector. A system for cleaning the polished end faces of fibers of an optical connector is also provided that includes an overlay disposed on the cleaning device. A guide member that is disposed on top of the overlay is also provided for receiving the optical connector. A method for cleaning an optical connector with the disclosed device and system is also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 5, 2002
Date of Patent:
November 18, 2003
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Inventors:
Darrell R. Childers, Jeffrey R. Elledge, Timothy S. Laws, A. John McDonald