Reconfigurable fiber optic adapter
US9310569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3885
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reconfigurable fiber optic adapter for connecting male and female optical fiber connectors is disclosed to include a housing having two recessed located in opposing top and bottom sides of one end thereof and opposing first and second keyways located in opposing top and bottom sides of a optical fiber connector passage therein, and a first mating-connection control member with an On key and a second mating-connection control member with an OFF key selectively exchangeably mounted in the two recesses of the housing for controlling the insertion direction of a male optical fiber connector.
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