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Fiber optic connector with multi-purpose release assembly configured for polarity change

US11036011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2020
Grant dateJun 15, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3885
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a fiber optic connector with that can be released from a receptacle port such as an adapter or a transceiver. The release assembly is a push/pull tab, a cable boot release and a latch controller called the release types. The fiber optic connector is field installable, and is configured to change polarity when configured with the release types.

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