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Reversible polarity MPO fiber optic connector

US12181717B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2023
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2043

Classification

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

Abstract

A fiber-optic connector includes a connector body including a housing with a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface and the bottom surface being joined together by two opposing side surfaces of the housing. The housing has a top slot and a bottom slot thereupon along a longitudinal axis, the top slot and the bottom slot being provided on the top surface and the bottom surface, respectively. A first key structure is slidably positioned within the top slot, and a second key structure is slidably positioned within a bottom.

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