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Fiber optic connector receptacle

US6471412B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2000
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3849
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A receptacle for receiving a fiber optic connector along an optic axis. The receptacle includes a housing having an open end for receiving the fiber optic connector inserted thereinto on the optic axis, along with an opening remote from the open end. A shutter member is fitted through the opening and is mounted for pivotal movement toward and away from the optic axis to close and open the open end of the housing.

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