Secure fiber optic connector and adapter systems

Details Secure fiber optic connector and adapter systems Secure fiber optic connector and adapter systems

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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