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Fiber optic adapter

US10302872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2014
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3881
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic adapter includes a first side wall (110), a second side wall (112) opposite the first side wall, a top wall (114), and a bottom wall (116) opposite the top wall. A cavity (10) is defined by the top wall, the bottom wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall, and an optical fiber alignment device (20) is situated in the cavity. The top wall (114) has an opening (117) therein, and a cover (118) is configured to selectively close the opening.

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