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Friction detent duplex plug assembly

US5268982A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1992
Grant dateDec 7, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3893
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic plug assembly (10) including resistance-fit cover-halves (12A and 12B) which are combinative to house both simplex plugs (20) and duplex plugs (not shown) to permit duplex data transmission to take place using simplex parts. The plug assembly (10) including the plugs (20) thereof may be quickly and easily connected and disconnected as desired.

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