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Optical fiber connector

US9297976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

19Claims

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Assignee

Clearfield, Inc. · US

Inventors

John P. Hill · Oak Grove, US
Walter E. Power, II · Jordan, US
Yuki Nishiguchi · Marlboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 12, 2013
Grant date	Mar 29, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 12, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber connector and method for assembly and use are disclosed. The optical fiber connector is configured to have a small footprint so that the connector may be pushable or pullable through a conduit if use of a conduit may be needed. The connector may include a first number of connector components configured to fit through a conduit, and a second number of connector components that are configured to be installed to the first components, for example, after the connector is pushed or pulled through a conduit.

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