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AssigneeThomas & Betts International, Inc.
InventorsFrederick J. Gillham, Thomas R. Ouellette, David W. Stowe
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A fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path is provided using an asymmetrical miniature bend. The fiber optic device with the miniature bend is particularly suitable for components in which one of the fiber portions lies close to a surface, such as a single sided splitter. A method of forming such an asymmetrical miniature bend in optical fibers is also provided. In one embodiment to form the asymmetrical bend, entering and exiting fiber portions are offset along parallel axes prior to bending an intermediate portion. In another embodiment, the intermediate portion is heated at a location that is offset from a bending axis.
A fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path, comprising:
An optical component including a fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path, comprising:
A fiber optic single sided splitter or coupler including a fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path, comprising:
A method of forming a fiber optic device having a change of direction along a fiber optic path, comprising:
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