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EXPANDED BEAM ARRAY FOR FIBER OPTICS

  • US 20150104135A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2014
  • Published: 04/16/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fiber optic ferrule comprising:

  • a first part for holding a plurality of optical fibers, said first part having a first end and a second end, wherein said second end is opposite to said first end;

    a plurality of optical fibers entering at said first end of said first part and extending to said second end of said first part, wherein ends of said plurality of optical fibers are approximately flush or slightly protruding along a surface defining said second end of said first part;

    a second part having a first face and a second face, wherein said first face of said second part abuts said second end of said first part, and wherein said second face is opposite to said first face; and

    a plurality of lenses formed in said second part, wherein each lens of said plurality of lenses overlies a flush or protruding end of one of said plurality of optical fibers.

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