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Unitary fiber optic ferrule and adapter therefor

  • US 8,985,865 B2
  • Filed: 08/12/2009
  • Issued: 03/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A unitary fiber optic ferrule comprising:

  • a main body having a front end, a back end, and a middle portion disposed between the front end and back end, the main body also having an upper surface and a bottom surface, the upper surface and bottom surface being nonparallel to one another, and the upper surface is tilted at an angle of about 9°

    relative to the bottom surface;

    a first opening extending between the back end and the middle portion, the first opening configured to receive at least two optical fibers and having a front wall;

    a plurality of lenses in optical alignment with the front wall to reflect light, each of the plurality of lenses having at least one surface exposed to air; and

    at least two alignment features to align the unitary fiber optic ferrule.

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