Hybrid electrical and fiber optic outlet
US10712504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hybrid outlet system includes an electrical outlet, a fiber optic adapter, and a single faceplate. The electrical outlet is coupled to an electrical system and configured to receive an electrical plug coupled to an electrically powered device. The fiber optic adapter is coupled to a fiber optic network and configured to receive a fiber optic connector coupled to a first end of an optical fiber; the second end of the optical fiber being coupled to a telecommunication or data communication device. The single faceplate is configured to provide plug coupling access to the electrical outlet and connector coupling access to the fiber optic adapter.
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