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Fibre connector and method of assembly

US11131812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2019
Grant dateSep 28, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4427
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fibre optic connector is described the fibre optic connector comprising a threaded body; a tether strand spreader; a compression seal, when assembled the compression seal located between the tethered strand spreader and the threaded body; a threaded sealing block, connectable to the threaded body, when assembled forcing the tether strand spreader into the threaded body; a fibre terminator; and an elongated sheath connectable to the threaded body and at least partially covering the fibre terminator.

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