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Simplified fiber optic receptacle

US6027252A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1997
Grant dateFeb 22, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3894
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic adapter has a single piece housing 1 with a retention shoulder 8. A coupling element 2 is received by the housing 1 and abuts the retention shoulder 8 to prevent extraction of the coupling element 2 from the housing 1. The coupling element 2 is retained therein by a retaining element 10 for a secure assembly.

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