Double ferrule SC connector and adapter

Details Double ferrule SC connector and adapter Double ferrule SC connector and adapter

1997-08-06

1999-10-26

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

385 72, 385 78, 385 55, G02B 638

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059716258

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic connector has two ferrules contained within a single connector housing with the ferrules positioned in parallel, spaced-apart alignment. The connector includes a first mating fastener exposed on exterior sides of the connector housing. A fiber optic adapter has an open end to slidably receive the connector housing. The adapter includes two parallel sleeves contained within the adapter housing and aligned with the ferrules of the connector. The adapter includes a second mating fastener exposed to an interior of the adapter housing to releasably mate with the first mating fastener when the connector housing is in the full insert position.

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Amendment filed in response to Mar. 20, 1997 Office Action in Serial No. 08/720,764, (Apr. 29, 1997).

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