Optical fiber connectors with automatic supply of index matching fluid and reservoirs for same

摘要

A reservoir for supplying index matching liquid to an optical fiber connection is provided employing capillary action as the means for feeding such fluid to the site of the optical fiber end engagement. The reservoir supplies index matching fluid for use in the course of a large number of connect/disconnect cycles and provides a plurality of benefits which increase the efficiency of the fiber end connec. tion.