Multi-fiber fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly
CA 2599770 C · Owner: Norris, Martin E. · Inventors: Luther, James P.; Theuerkorn, Thomas; Norris, Martin E.
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A fiber optic receptacle and plug assembly adapted to be mounted within an opening through a wall of a connection terminal. The receptacle and plug define complimentary alignment and keying features for ensuring that the plug is mated with the receptacle in a predetermined orientation. An alignment sleeve is disposed within the plug for receiving a multi-fiber receptacle ferrule and a multi-fiber plug ferrule. The fiber optic receptacle and corresponding plug each include a biasing member assembly for urging the receptacle ferrule and the plug ferrule towards one another wherein the , biasing member assembly includes a round spring a spring centering cuff and a , ferrule boot that …
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- Filed March 30, 2005 and granted January 24, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 30, 2025.
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