Optical cable connector
CA 1135546 A · Owner: Gte Laboratories Incorporated · Inventors: Beaudette, Richard A.; Gonsalves, John A.
Overview
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An optical cable connector includes a fiber connector plug and a mating connector receptacle. The plug which receives an assembly including, sheath and optical fiber includes a generally cylin-, drical optical pin a compression spring, a spring, retainer nut and a pin housing. The pin has an axial passageway including a large portion for receiving the assembly, and a small portion for receiving the fiber. The pin has a nominal outer diameter with a medial circular flange. The inner diameter of the spring is sufficient to receive the pin nominal outer diameter but not the flange. The nut has an inner passageway with a diameter greater than the nominal outer diameter hut smaller than the …
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- Granted November 16, 1982. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 16, 1999.
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