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Fiber optic connector system

US8858094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateOct 10, 2008
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4296
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic connector system is described which includes a plug and a socket. The optically active surfaces of the plug and socket are automatically protected from soiling as soon as the connection is opened.

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