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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132970 | Optical fiber connector An optical fiber connector in accordance with the present invention prevents moisture from entering the optical fiber connector and comprises a core tube, a tightening assembly, a connecting ring, a water-resistant ring, a compressing tube, a water-resistant tube an... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7942588 | Hybrid multi-contact connector The present invention relates to a multi-contact connector comprising: a plug constituting the termination of a cable having at least one optical conductor and/or at least one electrical conductor; and a socket for... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7850371 | Fiber optic cable interface cover and method of operating the same A cable interface housing cover is disclosed. The cable interface housing cover is connected to a cable interface portion of a cable interface housing. The cable interface housing cover includes a U-shaped portion and a hinged portion connected to a rotating axis. T... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7794154 | Plug connector for an optical fibre with device for compensation of elongations of an optical fibre Plug connector for an optical fiber, provided with a housing (15a, 15b, 9), in which at least two sleeves (10, 13) are located, the first sleeve (10) being fixed to a first housing part (15a) and the sec... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7717626 | Optical fiber connector An optical fiber connector (100) includes a first insulative housing (1), a door (2) assembled in the first housing and an elastic piece (3) with one end retained in the first housing and the other end elastically abutting against the doo... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7658550 | Optical fiber, optical fiber connecting method, and optical connector An optical fiber which, at an optical fiber connecting end having a plurality of voids around the periphery of a core, has a light-permeable substance, such as a resin or glass whose refractive index is lower than that of quartz type substances, filled in the voids ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7614799 | Hardened connector system including a translator Embodiments of the invention include a hardened connector system. The connector system includes a connector plug for terminating an optical fiber, a plug housing for coupling to the optical fiber cable and the connector plug, and a translator for coupling the plug h... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7441962 | Multi-channel fiber optic connector having captive alignment sleeve and single sealing means A multi-channel fiber optic cable connector is provided for connecting the terminal ends of fiber optic cables utilizing alignment sleeves to align the adjacent termini of optical fibers included within respective ones of the cables. A retention mechanism, a sleeve ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435015 | Keyed transceiver module An optical module and chassis incorporating “keying” features that ensure the correct insertion of the module into a given chassis, thereby preventing damage to the module and/or the system to which the chassis is connected. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7427164 | Optical connector arrangement comprising a converter The invention relates to an optical connector arrangement wherein the connector and the converter are connected by short plastic fiber sections. The aim of the invention is to provide one such connector arrangement which can be produced in a simple and cost-effectiv... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424176 | Optical fiber termination apparatus and methods of use, and optical fiber termination process Apparatus and methods for terminating and anchoring fiber optic connections are disclosed. One apparatus includes a sealed body enclosing a passage for one or more optical fibers terminating in connections proximate a first end of the sealed body, the sealed body ha... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7418181 | Fiber optic splitter module A telecommunications assembly includes a chassis and a plurality of fiber optic splitter modules mounted within the chassis. Each splitter module includes at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the chassis are positioned at least one fiber optic a... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416349 | Fiber optic adapter module A fiber optic adapter module is disclosed. The fiber optic adapter module includes a molded one-piece housing including a first end and a second end, the housing including at least three openings extending from the first end to the second end, each opening defining ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7404679 | Termination for optic fiber with improved optical features A terminal element for fiber optic communication has an elongated body defining a body axis and having a first end from which an optical fiber extends along the body axis. The body has a second end with an angled surface offset at an angle from the body axis. The fi... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7396165 | Counterbore base member for ferrule-type optical connector An optical connector includes a base member having a first hollow bore extending from a first end toward a second end, and a recess coaxially aligned with the first hollow bore. The recess has a first internal perimeter and a second internal perimeter. The first per... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7387447 | Secure fiber optic connector and adapter systems A secure fiber optic connector and adapter system including at least one connector including a first housing portion defining a first key slot and a second housing portion defining a second key slot independent of the first key slot, and at least one adapter includi... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7389009 | Optical fiber sensor and measuring apparatus using same An optical fiber sensor enabling simpler detection of a state of an external environment and a measuring apparatus using the same are provided. At a front end of an optical fiber portion 20a for transmitting the light a hetero core having a different d... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7384201 | Fiber connector and adapter Fiberoptic connector and adapter assembly includes a fiberoptic connector received within an adapter. The connector has a cover on the connector housing. The cover pivots between open and closed positions to expose or cover, respectively, a optical fiber contained w... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380991 | Optical connector arrangement The invention relates to a connector arrangement for optical wave guides for establishing multimedia connections in motor vehicles, e.g. in accordance with the MOST®-Standard wherein a first and a second fiber section are each enclosed by a sleeve and by connecting... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377699 | Optical connector To extend the service life of a latch of a plug housing and facilitate assembly and aligning operations of an optical connector. The optical connector includes a latch provided in a cantilever form on an external surface of the optical connector and deformable for a... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377697 | Device for an optical fiber connection The invention relates to a device for the coaxial connection of optical fibre cables, said device comprising a one-part coupling housing (10) provided with at least one catch recess, and a one-part sleeve receiving element (20) provided with at least o... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374349 | Optical fiber connector An optical fiber connector including a connector body, a connector case, and a latch spring. The connector body including an opening to receive an optical fiber, the opening having a first end and a second end, the optical fiber to enter the first end and to termina... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7369738 | Optical connector and fiber distribution unit An optical connector for terminating an optical fiber comprises a housing configured to mate with a receptacle and a collar body disposed in the housing. The collar body includes a fiber stub disposed in a first portion of the collar body, the fiber stub including a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360953 | Light guiding device A light emitting end face side front end part of an optical fiber bundle 16 is covered by a sleeve member 13 and an emitting part outer cover 14. A glass rod holding member 42, which holds a glass rod 40, is mounted to emitting par... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357580 | Three piece receptacle assembly for optical transceiver sub-assemblies A receptacle assembly that receives an optical connector. The receptacle assembly includes a first piece having a central bore with a stepped diameter. The receptacle assembly also includes an annular second piece designed to receive the optical connector and that h... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357654 | Interface apparatus with a rotational mechanism An interface apparatus having a rotational mechanism for connecting with an interface port in an electronic product is provided. The interface apparatus comprises a body, a connector and a rotational mechanism. The connector is used for connecting with the interface... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356208 | Fiber detector apparatus and related methods A fiber detector apparatus includes a hub having one or more electrical contacts. The hub is configured to be placed against a connector, which is disposed on an electromagnetic energy source, such that electrical continuity is established between the electrical con... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354202 | Fiber optic cable connector A fiber optic cable connector and method provides minimal adhesive wicking and eliminates damage to the cladding or coating on fiber optic cables or other damage caused by adhesive wicking. The fiber optic cable connector has a ferrule and a strain relief boot or an... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7352948 | Service blocker device and method A device and method of blocking customer access to a fiber optic distribution cable. A service blocker is positioned between a fiber distribution cable and a customer drop cable within a fiber optic adapter. The service blocker includes a body which does not permit ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347633 | Optical module capable of facilitating release from locking state with cage which accommodates optical module An optical module comprises a case having a connection port for connection with an external optical fiber cable connector, and a locking member for locking the case in a cage for accommodating the case. The locking member is configured to lock the case in the cage w... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7349616 | Fiber optic local convergence points for multiple dwelling units There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a ho... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7346254 | Fiber optic splitter module with connector access A telecommunications assembly including a housing and a plurality of modules mounted within the housing. The modules includes a rear face in which is mounted at least one fiber optic connector. Within an interior of the housing are positioned at least one fiber opti... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344314 | Joining optical fibres An optical fibre installation includes (i) a part defining an inlet for optical fibres that has a through-hole for the passage of optical fibres and an associated mating region for a push-fit connector, (ii) an optical fibre cable connected to an adapter that define... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7346242 | Optical connector assembly, coupling device and method for aligning such a coupling device and a waveguide structure The invention relates to an optical connector assembly for optically connecting to a waveguide structure in a x-y plane of a layer stack, wherein the connector assembly comprises a coupling device providing a first optical path, and the waveguide structure provides ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344315 | Optical connections and methods of forming optical connections In one embodiment, a fiber assembly is provided. The fiber assembly has a first fiber having at least one core. The core has a length, a first end, and a second end, and light may be transmitted along the core. The second end has an obtusely angled end surface. The ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341381 | Optical connector A cantilever type latch having the fixed end on the side of exposing the terminal end surface of the optical fiber is provided on the side of the plug housing. Near the center of the upper surface of the latch, an engaging projection which is to be engaged in the en... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343078 | Patch panels with communications connectors that are rotatable about a vertical axis A patch panel configured for mounting to a network rack, includes: a frame including mounting features at opposite lateral ends for mounting the patch panel to the network rack; a bezel mounted to the patch panel, the bezel including a plurality of outlet apertures,... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341382 | Optical fiber terminus assembly An optical fiber terminus includes an elongated body with a passage along a central axis for receiving a portion of an optical fiber cable therethrough and an indexing section. A ferrule is secured to the body and has an end portion of said optical fiber cable there... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7340146 | Dust shutter for an optical adapter A dust shutter for an optical adapter, includes a collar, wherein the collar is capable of being provided around an end of the optical adapter; a cover; a hinge that connects the cover to the collar; the hinge configured such that the cover can be provided in an ope... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7333708 | Multi-port optical connection terminal A multi-port optical connection terminal for use as a branch point in a fiber optic communications network at a distance from a mid-span access location provided on a distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers. The multi-port terminal includes a base an... | 02/19/2008 |
