Optical connector and adapter system for a dual-ferrule connector
US9829653B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3878
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for connecting optical fibers are provided. In some embodiments, connectors and adaptors containing mechanical-transfer type of ferrule are disclosed. In some embodiments, the mechanical-transfer type of ferrule is a mechanical-transfer dual-ferrule. In some embodiments, the connector is a mechanical-transfer dual-ferrule connector and the adaptor is a mechanical-transfer dual-ferrule adaptor. In some embodiments, an optical fiber cable that couples with at an optical fiber connector, adaptor, and other optical fiber cable using a remote release is disclosed.
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