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Reversible polarity MPO fiber optic connector

US11256038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2020
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3882
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a mateable pair of MPO connectors, a first connector has a first key structure and a second key structure, each of which is moveable between a first position and a second position thereof. When the first key structure is in the first position, the second key structure is in the second position and vice versa. The second connector similarly has a first key structure and a second key structure, each moveable between a first position and a second position thereof, and when the first key structure is in the first position, the second key structure is in the second position and vice versa. A polarity of at least one of the first connector and the second connector is reversible without disassembly thereof.

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