Ferrule having bondable insert
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Jun 6, 2002
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Aug 10, 2001
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Aug 14, 2000
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A connector is disclosed for use with a fiber optic cable. The connector of the present invention includes a housing portion having a first end and a second end, the first end for mating with a second connector, the second end for receiving the fiber optic cable, the housing further including a cavity formed therein. A strain relief member communicates between the second end of the housing and the fiber optic cable for providing support therebetween. The connector further includes a lead-in tube disposed in the cavity, the lead-in tube having first fiber passageways formed therein. A ferrule is disposed in the cavity adjacent the lead-in tube. The ferrule includes a removable insert, the insert having second fiber passageways formed therein. The ferrule insert is further composed of a material which readily bonds with a quick-curing adhesive.
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