Ultra-small form factor optical connectors with polarity change and method of use
US11099330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3812
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical connector holding two or more LC-type optical ferrules is provided. The optical connector includes an outer housing, ferrules, a cable boot and one or more polarity keys. The keys are configured to change connector polarity from a first to a second polarity. A corresponding adapter with one or more slots within an adapter wall on opposing sides sized and shaped to accept a single or dual keyed polarity changeable connector.
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