Managed fiber connectivity systems

US8690593B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ADC Telecommunications, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John P. Anderson · Eden Prairie, US
• Steven J. Brandt · Savage, US
• Joseph C. Coffey · Burnsville, US
• Bruce Ogren · Edina, US
• Kamlesh G. Patel · Chanhassen, US
• Cyle D. Petersen · Belle Plaine, US
• Michael D. Schroeder · Webster, US
• John Stasny · Lake Elmo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 11, 2011
• Grant date: Apr 8, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 2, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H05K1/0274
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.