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Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

US7393144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2005
Grant dateJul 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/44528
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A hybrid fiber/copper connector including cable management within the connector housing. A method of assembling a hybrid fiber/copper connector.

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