Field installed fiber optic connector
US10641970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3891
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a field installable connector system. The connector system includes a factory terminated subassembly including a ferrule terminating an optical fiber of an optical fiber cable. The factory terminated subassembly has a small transverse cross-section to facilitate routing through a duct. The connector system also includes a field installable subassembly including various connector components that can be installed after the factory terminated subassembly has been routed through a duct. The components can be sealed and hardened.
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