Patent · US Expired

Removably mounted fiber optic connector and associated adapter

US6623172B1 · kind B1 · utility

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38Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 12, 1999
Grant dateSep 23, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3897
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector is provided for use in fiber to the desk applications. The connector according to the present invention includes a main housing with a passageway therethrough, a ferrule assembly mountable to the main housing, and a splice member. The connector also includes a latch on at least one exterior surface of the main housing to engage a corresponding structure in an adapter sleeve.

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