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Fiber optic ferrule coupling system

US9791636B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2016
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3821
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic ferrule coupling system including a ferrule interface plate having a ferrule port extending therethrough and a pocket in a side of the ferrule interface plate adjacent to the ferrule port, wherein a spring element disposed in the pocket partially protrudes into the port and applies an adjustable spring force to a ferrule connector inserted in the ferrule port via a spring cover fittable within the pocket.

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