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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186889 | Optical connecting member and display apparatus Disclosed is an information processing device with lighting function that realizes reduced power consumption and cost reductions. The optical connecting member 17 flexibly connects between a light guide plate 14 of a displaying part side and a light gu... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8157454 | Releasable locking mechanism for optical connector A receptacle (20) detachably accommodating a connector plug (34) connected to optical fibers (32) is rotatably supported by a shaft (14) provided in an installation table (10). The receptacle (20) is biased by a leaf spring ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8152384 | Push-pull fiber optic connectors and methods for making the same Push-pull fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies having a latch that is actuated by a cam surface are disclosed. The fiber optic connectors include a ferrule and a housing having the latch. A shroud fits over a portion of the housing and allows the craft to gra... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8128294 | Interface converter for SC fiber optic connectors An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a fiber optic connector with an adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector co... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8100588 | Small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver module and method A small form factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver module and method for performing optical communications are provided. The SFP optical transceiver module has a housing to which a duplex receptacle is secured. The duplex receptacle has a C-shaped opening, the ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8033739 | Optical connector with improved retaining element An optical connector (1) includes an housing (2) having a front wall, an upper wall, a bottom wall, a pair of side walls and a receiving cavity (215) formed therebetween for receiving a mating plug; and an optical member (3) having an opt... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8021056 | Microfluidic connections A junction is made between a first microfluidic substrate (12) having an elongate component (303) protruding from it and a second microfluidic substrate (22) having a corresponding conduit (261). Each of the substrates has a pair of align... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7988367 | Protective cover for field-installable connector A cap for a field-installable optical connector having a front and rear orientation, a housing, an axially-actuated clamping mechanism in the housing, and a ferrule assembly forward of the clamping mechanism and forwardly biased in the housing, the ferrule assembly ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7980767 | Optical fiber connection system An optical fiber connection system detects when proper connection is made between a fiber-optic cable and a bulkhead. A conductive strip on the fiber-optic cable contacts a first and second conductor on the bulkhead upon proper positioning of the bulkhead relative t... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7980768 | Fiber optic connector holder and method A fiber optic connector holder is sized to fit within an opening for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to permit a fiber optic connector with a dust cap positioned about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fib... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7959361 | Hardened fiber optic connection system A fiber optic connector and a fiber optic adapter are disclosed that are manually connectable and disconnectable with each other by a slideable latching means. The fiber optic connector includes an end defining a plug portion. The plug portion holds a ferrule and al... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7942587 | Strain-relief assemblies and methods for a field-installable fiber optic connector A strain-relief assembly for a field-installable fiber optic connector is disclosed, wherein the assembly includes a ferrule holder, an intermediate sleeve, and a crimp sleeve. The ferrule holder back section holds a buffered section of a fiber optic cable, while th... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7927023 | Optical fibre connector A connector receives and grips an optical fiber in registry with an optical element. Pivoting portions are held in default inoperative position by the spring action of molded hinges, at which position two shutter portions meet, so forming a shutter preventing the in... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7905662 | Connecting device, connecting system, optical waveguide and connecting method There is provided a connecting system including a connecting apparatus that includes (i) a signal transfer path that transfers one of an electrical signal and an optical signal and (ii) a connecting device that connects the signal transfer path to a connection targe... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7883274 | Bail type unlocking device for opto-electronic module A bail type-unlocking device for an opto-electronic module, which pertains to an unlocking device for a hot pluggable type opto-electronic module in the optical communication field. The unlocking device includes: a bottom housing; an operating unit; a latching unit;... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7841775 | Connector storage system The present invention relates to a fiber optic connector holder sized to fit within an opening for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to permit a fiber optic connector with a dust cap positioned about a ferrule and a polis... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7802923 | Microfluidic connections A junction is made between a first microfluidic substrate (12) having an elongate component (303) protruding from it and a second microfluidic substrate (22) having a corresponding conduit (261). Each of the substrates has a pair of align... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7771128 | Optical connector In an embodiment of the invention, an optical connector for optically coupling respective end faces of two optical fiber cables including an optical fiber composed of a core and a cladding and a covering layer covering the optical fiber includes a protection sleeve,... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7762726 | Hardened fiber optic connection system A fiber optic connector and a fiber optic adapter are disclosed that are manually connectable and disconnectable with each other by a slideable latching means. The fiber optic connector includes an end defining a plug portion. The plug portion holds a ferrule and al... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7758254 | Fiber connector using hooking structure A fiber connector using a hooking structure includes a fiber connector having a socket and a fastening block disposed inside an upper end of the socket; a fiber positioning piece for inserting in the socket of the fiber connector, the fiber positioning piece having ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7744286 | Hardened fiber optic connection system with multiple configurations A fiber optic connection system includes a ruggedized fiber optic adapter and a ruggedized fiber optic connector and can further include a standard fiber optic connector (e.g., an SC connector), a pre-existing ruggedized fiber optic adapter, a first converter for co... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7744285 | M28876/NGCON/D38999 to MTP adaptor and a kit containing the same An M28876/NGCON/D38999 to MTP adaptor is disclosed as a low cost substitute for high density fiber systems. The MTP adaptor has a mechanical footprint that is substantially similar to a standard M28876/NGCON/D38999 connector. A kit is also provided that comprises an... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7736067 | Fiber optic seal A fiber sealing apparatus in which a seal about an outer fiber optic cable may be formed relatively independently of a seal about an inner fiber optic line. The fiber optic sealing apparatus may comprise a housing containing a central passageway there through. The h... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7722258 | Interface converter for SC fiber optic connectors An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a fiber optic connector with an adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector co... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7722259 | Cable connector assembly A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough, wherein the fitting is formed from a conductive material. The cable connector assembly further includes a ferrule having first and second ferrule e... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7717624 | Connectors for multi fiber optical probes Connectors and linking components for a guidewire probe having multiple optical emitting fibers and methods of making connectors and linking components for guidewire probes having multiple optical emitting fibers are described herein. ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7717623 | Optical connector and optical connector assembling method The present invention relates to an optical connector and an optical connector assembling method allowing simplification of assembly, improvement of reliability, and lower prices. The optical connector comprises a connector plug for holding a coated optical fiber an... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7712969 | Bail type unlocking and resetting device for hot pluggable opto-electronic module An unlocking and resetting device for an opto-electronic module comprises a casing having a blind hole and a horizontal slide slot, and first and second mounting parts; an elastic piece; a shell; first springs; an insert block adapted to be inserted into the blind h... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7686518 | Shuttered adapter A shuttered adapter for a communications connector is formed of two pieces in the form of a retainer and a door. The retainer is formed of plastic and includes facing resilient lips for snap-on attachment to a connector body. A resilient tab and a first hinge portio... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7682088 | Non-halogen fiber optic connectors A connector includes component parts, such as a strain relief boot or a grip, formed of a non-halogen polymer. The non-halogen polymer is preferably fungus resistant, lead free, and flame resistant. In a preferred embodiment, the non-halogen polymer is flexible and ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7677811 | Lightpipe mounting assembly and method A lightpipe mounting assembly comprises a panel having at least one opening extending from a front side of the panel to a rear side of the panel. The panel also comprises at least one hook extending rearwardly from a periphery of the opening. The mounting assembly a... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7674046 | Fibre optic connector keying system A keying system for providing selective interconnection between a receptacle socket and a connector plug terminating an optic fibre, the connector plug adapted for insertion into the receptacle socket. The keying system comprises a raised boss configured to one of a... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7641395 | Fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optic... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7635227 | Cable connection apparatus An exemplary embodiment provides for a cable connection apparatus wherein a connector is mounted on a disk drive chassis, or a sub-assembly attachable to a chassis, such that a cable that connects to the connector will do so along an axis parallel to the chassis or ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7628543 | Downhole optic fiber wet connect system and method A downhole optic fiber wet-connect system includes first and second matable portions of a tool body; first and second matable portions of a connector. Further included is a first magnet associated with one of the first and second matable portions and a second magnet... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628544 | Optical fiber connection system An optical fiber connection system detects when proper connection is made between a fiber-optic cable and a bulkhead. A conductive strip on the fiber-optic cable contacts a first and second conductor on the bulkhead upon proper positioning of the bulkhead relative t... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7618198 | Harsh environment connector First and second connector units each have a contact chamber with a front wall having an opening closed by a stopper. Seals in the respective openings surround and seal the stoppers prior to mating. The stopper in the first connector unit is retracted into the housi... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7618197 | Optical fiber connector assembly The present invention is directed to an optical fiber (12,14) connector (10) comprising a longitudinally extending body (16), said body (16) comprising a first end (18) and a second end (20), and said body having a conduit (... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7614797 | Fiber optic connector mechanical interface converter The present disclosure relates to a backward compatibility converter including a converter housing having a first end positioned opposite from a second end. The first end of the converter housing includes an end wall defining a first opening. The second end of the c... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7611290 | Fiber optic wet connector acceleration protection and tolerance compliance Fiber optic wet connector acceleration protection and tolerance compliance. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system for use in a subterranean well includes two assemblies, each having a fiber optic connector. A biasing device applies a biasing for... | 11/03/2009 |
