US4834486A
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Connector sleeve adapter
Assignee: Corning Research and Development Corp
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Filing: 1988-04-21
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Granted: 1989-05-30
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Expires: 2008-04-21
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of like shaped panel holes. A connector sleeve holder has multiple sidewalls having different shapes, in order to hold differing connector sleeves to a panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott A. Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:06
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3897; G02B6/381; G02B6/3825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes, comprising: (a) a connector sleeve holder having opposing first and second sides and an channel extending between the first and second sides, the channel delimited by walls comprising: (i) a first floor parallel to the first side and located between the first side and the second side; (ii) a second floor parallel to the second side and located between the second side and the first floor; (iii) a first sidewall adapted to snugly receive a first fiber optic connector sleeve having a first external shape located between the first side and the first floor; and, (iv) a second sidewall adapted to receive a second fiber optic connector sleeve having a second external shape located between the second side and the second floor; and (b) means for mounting the connector sleeve holder to the panel, so that a fiber optic connector sleeve may be held in communication with a panel hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes, comprising: (a) a connector sleeve holder having opposing first and second sides and an channel extending between the first and second sides, the channel delimited by walls comprising: (i) a first floor parallel to the first side and located between the first side and the second side; (ii) a second floor parallel to the second side and located between the second side and the first floor; (iii) a first sidewall adapted to snugly receive a first fiber optic connector sleeve having a first external shape located between the first side and the first floor; and, (iv) a second sidewall adapted to receive a second fiber optic connector sleeve having a second external shape located between the second side and the second floor; and (b) means for mounting the connector sleeve holder to the panel, so that a fiber optic connector sleeve may be held in communication with a panel hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes as recited in claim 1, the channel delimited by walls further comprising a third sidewall adapted to snugly receive a third fiber optic connector sleeve having a third external shape located between the first side and the first floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes as recited in claim 2, the channel delimited by walls further comprising a fourth sidewall adapted to snugly receive a fourth fiber optic connector sleeve having a fourth external shape located between the second side and the second floor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for mounting the connector sleeve holder to the panel comprises a fastener comprising a clasp which is so dimensioned as to be insertable through a panel hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes as recited in claim 4, the channel delimited by walls further comprising: (a) a third sidewall adapted to snugly receive a third fiber optic connector sleeve having a third external shape located between the first side and the first floor; and, (b) a fourth sidewall adapted to receive a fourth fiber optic connector sleeve having a fourth external shape located between the second side and the second floor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
An adapter for mounting fiber optic connector sleeves having differing external shapes to a panel having an array of holes as recited in claim 5, the connector sleeve holder having at least one shoulder thereon for receiving the clasp.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-29 | 1992-11-28 | 1993-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-29 | 1996-11-28 | 1997-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-29 | 2000-11-28 | 2001-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |