Mechanical interface converter for making non-ruggedized fiber optic connectors compatible with a ruggedized fiber optic adapter
US7677814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3898
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a non-ruggedized fiber optic connector with a ruggedized adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector compatible with the ruggedized adapter port. In certain embodiments, a retractable release sleeve may be removed from the SC fiber optic connector prior to attaching the interface converter. In certain embodiments, the interface converter may be inserted into the ruggedized adapter port prior to being attached to the SC fiber optic connector.
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