20140096359 | Expanded Beam Optical Fibre Connector - A method of fabricating an optical connector. The connector may include a housing, a channel within the housing for receiving an end of an optical fibre, a ferrule, and an optical fibre stub. The connector also has a lens for projecting and/or receiving an expanded beam. A sleeve may surround the ferrule and presents an open end for receiving a termination ferrule of an optical fibre inserted into the channel. The ferrule may be secured by a ring within the channel. | 04-10-2014 |