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Fiber optic connector module

US6361218B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1999
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3898
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic connector module includes a ferrule terminated to at least one optical fiber. The ferrule is mounted within a manually manipulatable housing having a front portion encapsulating the ferrule and a rear portion extending rearwardly of the front portion for manual grasping by an operator. The front portion has an open front end through which a mating end of the ferrule projects and an open rear end through which the optical fiber extends.

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