Gender selectable fiber optic connector and associated fabrication method
CA 2288249 A1 · Owner: Luther, James P. · Inventors: Rosson, Joel C.; Giebel, Markus A.; Luther, James P.
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A gender selectable fiber optic connector is provided which can be readily converted between male and female configurations following assembly and polishing of, the connector. The gender selectable fiber optic connector includes a housing a ferrule, operably connected to the housing such that a forward portion of the ferrule extends, beyond the housing, and a shroud adapted to be mounted upon the forward portion of the, ferrule such that the forward portion of the ferrule extends through a passageway defined, by the shroud. In order to alter the gender of the fiber optic connector the , shroud has, both male and female configurations. In this regard the male configuration of , the …
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- Filed November 2, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 2, 2019.
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