Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-17
2008-06-17
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S053000, C385S055000, C385S056000, C385S058000, C385S060000, C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S078000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07387447
ABSTRACT:
A secure fiber optic connector and adapter system including at least one connector including a first housing portion defining a first key slot and a second housing portion defining a second key slot independent of the first key slot, and at least one adapter including a first cavity for receiving the first housing portion and defining a first key therein for engaging with the first key slot, and a second cavity for receiving the second housing portion and defining a second key therein for engaging with the second key slot, wherein only a connector and an adapter having corresponding key slots and keys may mate. A secure fiber optic connector and adapter system for providing a level of secure access within a fiber optic network.
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Mudd Ronald L.
Raker Joshua D.
Carroll Michael E.
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Font Frank G.
Lepisto Ryan
Wilks Susan S.
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