Removably mounted fiber optic connector and associated adapter
US6623172B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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