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Fiber optic adapter with enhanced alignment

US9720183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2009
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3825
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber-optic adapter with enhanced alignment is described. The adapter has two opposing housing halves and two opposing floating connector latches. Each housing half has a channel. The channels are configured to align when the two housing halves are secured together. The channels of the housing halves also have pockets which are configured to utilize a clearance fit, allowing the connector latches to float when the housing halves are secured together.

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