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System for terminating optical fibers in a fiber optic connector

US6918703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2002
Grant dateJul 19, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3893
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic connector assembly includes an outer housing having an interior cavity. A termination module is insertable into the cavity and includes a ferrule for terminating a distal end of at least one optical fiber stub. A base is attached to the ferrule and includes a channel for splicing a proximal end of the optical fiber stub to a fiber end of a fiber optic cable. A cover is positionable onto the base for holding the fiber stub and fiber end in the channel. A clamp is provided for holding the cover onto the base. A latch is provided between the clamp and the outer housing for holding the termination module in the cavity of the housing.

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