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Fiber optic adapter with protective shield

US5887098A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1997
Grant dateMar 23, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3825
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for receiving a fiber optic connector along an optic axis. The apparatus includes a body having an open mating end and a mounting flange. The open mating end is adapted for receiving the fiber optic connector on the optic axis. The mounting flange includes a first mounting structure for facilitating mounting the apparatus to a support structure. A shield assembly is mounted on the body and includes a movable shield for closing and opening the open mating end of the body. A second mounting structure is operatively associated with the first mounting structure for facilitating mounting the shield assembly to the body.

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