A middle portion (13) of an optical fiber encapsulation (11) of an optical fiber ribbon is selectively removed, while leaving intact separated ribbon portions (14, 15) and optical fiber portions (12) extending between the separated ribbon portions. The exposed optical fiber portions are next contained...http://www.google.com.tw/patents/US5287426?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US5287426 - Methods for making optical fiber connectors