Abstract: A curable adhesive composition for forming a bond between silicone coated optical fibers and fiber connector bodies, said composition comprising: an epoxy resin component; and a curative admixed therewith. The curative comprises an amino-substituted polysiloxane including more than one primary amino group and having a molecular weight from about 150 to about 1,000. The adhesive composition has an initial viscosity, before curing, below about 100 Pascal-seconds, and the bond has a fiber pull-out force above about 1 Kg. Also provided is fiber optic connector including a holder for one or more optical cables, each optical cable having an optical fiber surrounded by strengthening fibers, both of which are surrounded by at least one polymeric coating layer wherein the optical cable is bonded to the connector by means of the curable adhesive.

Abstract: A new infrared heater containing a gas fired burner having a metallic burner body with a combustion plenum chamber, a matrix which covers the combustion mixture plenum and a screen made of fibers treated with a silicon carbide. The screen could be connected to the matrix by a pressure fit. The invention also relates to a new matrix that is energy efficient and made from fibers ceramic or metallic, treated with a pre-ceramic polymer containing silicon and carbon to rigidize the matrix and increase its emittance. The matrix could also have a variety of surfaces that are also more efficient.