Optical fiber connector and adapter
US8408815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3831
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber connector and adapter according to the present invention are provided. At least one indentation is formed on the connector and a protrusion mating with the indentation is formed within the adapter thereby physically limiting the insertion of a connector into a particular adapter.
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