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Optical fiber connector and adapter

US8408815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2009
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2030

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  • 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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