Multi-fiber fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly

Details Multi-fiber fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly Multi-fiber fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly

2007-03-09

2010-02-02

Song, Sarah (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654747

ABSTRACT:
A multi-fiber fiber optic assembly comprising a receptacle and a plug that correspond and mate to optically connect a plurality of optical fibers. The receptacle comprises a receptacle housing, a receptacle multi-fiber ferrule and an excluding feature. The plug comprises a plug housing, a plug multi-fiber ferrule and a clearance opening for receiving the excluding feature therein. The receptacle and plug may further comprise at least one of a threaded coupling nut, a key for engaging a first key slot defined by the plug housing, a sleeve defining a second key slot for receiving the key therein, and a biasing spring.

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