Fiber optic connector assembly and adapter for use therewith
CA 2018495 C · Owner: Basista, Joseph F. · Inventors: Ma, Wai Mon; Basista, Joseph F.; Squires, John J.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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A fiber optic connector assembly wherein two individual fiber optic connectors are retained in a side-by-side arrangement which enables relative freedom of movement therebetween so as to facilitate positioning of the retained two (also called a duplex) within a common housing. Such movement accommodates for manufacturing tolerances within the housing and/or connectors while, still assuring successful insertion within the common housing. An adapter, having two clamping portions (one for each connector) interconnected by a resilient portion assures this movement.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed June 7, 1990 and granted May 18, 1993. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 7, 2010.
- A certificate of supplementary protection adds at most two years for a drug, so even that would have ended by June 7, 2012.
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