US5748821A
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Adapter assembly for fiber optic connectors
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1996-06-25
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Granted: 1998-05-05
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Expires: 2016-06-25
Abstract
Abstract An adapter assembly is provided for holding two individual fiber optic connectors in generally parallel side-by-side alignment. The assembly includes a body having a pair of through passages adapted for holding the fiber optic connectors in an substantially side-by-side relationship when the connectors are inserted in an axial direction into the passages. The passages are transversely enlarged relative to the respective connectors to provide floating motion between the connectors and the body. A holding clip is insertable into a transverse opening in the body into engagement with each connector. The holding clip retains its respective connector in its respective passage in the body. The holding clip is configured to allow the floating motion between the connectors and the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto Schempp
- 👤 Francesco Carabetta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:57
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3873; G02B6/3874; G02B6/3878; G02B6/3879
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An adapter assembly for holding two individual fiber optic connectors in generally parallel side-by-side alignment, comprising: a body having a pair of through passages adapted for holding said fiber optic connectors in a substantially side-by-side relationship when the connectors are inserted in an axial direction into the passages, the passages being transversely enlarged relative to the respective connectors to provide floating motion between the connectors and the body; a holding clip insertable into a transverse opening in the body into engagement with each connector; and complementary interengaging retention means between each holding clip and its respective connector to hold the connector in its respective passage in the body, the retention means being configured to allow said floating motion between the connectors and the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An adapter assembly for holding two individual fiber optic connectors in generally parallel side-by-side alignment, comprising: a body having a pair of through passages adapted for holding said fiber optic connectors in a substantially side-by-side relationship when the connectors are inserted in an axial direction into the passages, the passages being transversely enlarged relative to the respective connectors to provide floating motion between the connectors and the body; a holding clip insertable into a transverse opening in the body into engagement with each connector; and complementary interengaging retention means between each holding clip and its respective connector to hold the connector in its respective passage in the body, the retention means being configured to allow said floating motion between the connectors and the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adapter assembly of claim 1 wherein said retention means include a recess in each connector for receiving a portion of a respective holding clip, the recess being enlarged relative to said portion to allow said floating motion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The adapter assembly of claim 2 wherein said recess comprises a groove extending transversely of said axial direction for receiving a leg portion of the respective holding clip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The adapter assembly of claim 3, including one of said grooves on each opposite side of each connector, and each holding clip is generally U-shaped defining a pair of leg portions insertable into the grooves on opposite sides of the respective connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The adapter assembly of claim 4, including complementary interengaging latch means between at least one leg portion of each holding clip and the body to lock the clip in position holding the respective connector in its passage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The adapter assembly of claim 1, including complementary interengaging latch means between the holding clip and the body to lock the clip in position holding the respective connector in its passage.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-05-04 | 2001-11-03 | 2002-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-05-04 | 2005-11-03 | 2006-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-05-04 | 2009-11-03 | 2010-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |