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Flexible optical fiber connectors and assemblies

US11435534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28References

9Claims

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Assignee

Clearfield, Inc. · US

Inventors

John P. Hill · Oak Grove, US
Brian K. Larson · Palatine, US
Jeffrey Gniadek · Oxford, US
David J. Johnsen · Plymouth, US
James John Henschel · Chula Vista, US
Matthew John Brigham · Charlton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 10, 2020
Grant date	Sep 6, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 10, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/483
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.

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