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Hybrid connection system using factory connectorized pigtail

US10156682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2016
Grant dateDec 18, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/28
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid optical and electrical connection system includes a connectorized pigtail and a closure. The connectorized pigtail includes: a) a stub cable including a jacket containing at least one optical fiber and at least two electrical conductors, the stub cable having opposite first and second ends; and b) a hybrid optical and electrical connector that is factory terminated at the first end of the stub cable. The closure mounts at the second end of the stub cable for enclosing optical and electrical connections between the second end of the stub cable and a field cable.

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