Allen, TX – For Immediate Release – Help us in congratulating Bryan Cull for US Patent 6,848,834. This patent protects a TFOCA-II® based product which allows for easier endface cleaning. When installed in TFOCA-II® connectors and in an unmated condition, the end face of the ferrule extends out of the alignment sleeve and nearly to the end of the insert cap. This makes for easy access to the end face for cleaning. Amphenol FSI designs and builds fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies for harsh environments. Our stringent quality system, now ISO-9001 and MIL-STD-790 certified, ensures the highest levels of workmanship and performance available today in each and every connector and cable assembly built. FSI specializes in rugged multi-channel fiber optic connectors that are suitable for almost any fiber optic application, including military, broadcast, mining, oil exploration and extraction, as well as many other commercial and industrial uses.