Multiports and optical connectors with rotationally discrete locking and keying features
US10359577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4471
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fiber optic connectors and connectorized fiber optic cables include connector housings having locking portions defined on the connector housing that allow the connector housing to be selectively coupled to a corresponding push-button securing member of a multiport assembly. Methods for selectively connecting a fiber optic connector to, and disconnecting the fiber optic connector from the multiport assemblies allow for connector housings to be forcibly and nondestructively removed from the multiport assembly.
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