US4798430A
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Lightwave guide connector with release levers
Assignee: Infineon Technologies Fiber Optics GmbH
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Filing: 1987-06-08
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Granted: 1989-01-17
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Expires: 2007-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A connector for lightwave guides with release levers attached at the narrow sides thereof, which, when lateral pressure is applied, actuate detents. Simultaneously at the narrow sides of the connector casing recesses are provided for the release levers such that the release levers do not rise more than a small amount above the edge of the recess; whereby, the connector can be pulled by manual actuation of the release lever through the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred H. Johnson
- 👤 Peter Pohl
- 👤 Heinz Prauer
- 👤 Dietmar Schulz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:04
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3897; G02B6/3833; G02B6/3847; G02B6/3849; G02B6/389; G02B6/3893; G02B6/42; G02B6/4292; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271; H01R13/6273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A connector for lightwave guides having a connector casing and connector counterparts, said casing having narrow sides and having attached at the narrow sides of the connector casing spring-loaded release levers which actuate detents which are released from a locking plate of said counterparts when lateral pressure is applied on the release levers and which are engaged with said locking plate in a plugged position of said connector casing in the connector counterparts when the connector casing is connected to said counterparts, the improvement comprising: said narrow sides of said connector casing having recesses therein; said release levers each having an actuating area inside one of said recesses; separate boundary elements attached to said connector casing for holding each release lever in a preloaded rest position thereby externally limiting the path of movement of the release levers when said connector casing is in an unplugged position with respect to said counterparts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A connector for lightwave guides having a connector casing and connector counterparts, said casing having narrow sides and having attached at the narrow sides of the connector casing spring-loaded release levers which actuate detents which are released from a locking plate of said counterparts when lateral pressure is applied on the release levers and which are engaged with said locking plate in a plugged position of said connector casing in the connector counterparts when the connector casing is connected to said counterparts, the improvement comprising: said narrow sides of said connector casing having recesses therein; said release levers each having an actuating area inside one of said recesses; separate boundary elements attached to said connector casing for holding each release lever in a preloaded rest position thereby externally limiting the path of movement of the release levers when said connector casing is in an unplugged position with respect to said counterparts.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-17 | 1992-07-18 | 1993-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-17 | 1996-07-18 | 1997-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-17 | 2000-07-18 | 2001-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |