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Fiber optic connector with ferrule boot

US9684136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2015
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3676
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic connector for a plurality of optical fibers includes: a housing portion, a ferrule assembly at least partially disposed in the housing portion, a spring push positioned behind the ferrule, and a spring positioned between the spring push and ferrule. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule defining an end face of the fiber optic connector and having a plurality of bores arranged in at least two linear rows. The ferrule assembly also includes a ferrule boot coupled to the ferrule, with the ferrule boot including a fiber alignment portion and a cover portion. The fiber alignment portion defines a first groove for a first row of the optical fibers and a second groove for a second row of the optical fibers.

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