Field changeable fiber optic connector polarity keying with color coding
US9880361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3898
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector along with a tool allows for the changing of the polarity of the fiber optic connector. Keys are installed in both the top and the bottom of the fiber optic connector, one in a first position and the other in a second position. Using the tool in one back-and-forth motion, the polarity of the fiber optic connector change be changed. The keys may be colored differently to identify the polarity of the fiber optic connector.
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