US PATENT SUBCLASS 385 / 65
.~.~.~.~.~ Groove-type holding structure

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53  DF  WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR {4}
55  DF  .~ Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection {4}
56  DF  .~.~ Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) {3}
58  DF  .~.~.~ With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face {2}
60  DF  .~.~.~.~ Fiber end held in ferrule {6}
65.~.~.~.~.~ Groove-type holding structure

DEFINITION

Classification: 385/65

Groove-type holding structure:

(under subclass 60) Subject matter wherein the fiber is supported within the ferrule by a structure having a surface recess parallel to the long axis of the fiber.