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Springless push/pull fiber optic connector

  • US 10,078,188 B1
  • Filed: 05/16/2018
  • Issued: 09/18/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fiber optic connector comprising:

  • a housing having a proximal end and a distal end;

    the proximal end top surface comprises a width-wise recess configured to receiving a securing device therein, said securing device is placed within an adapter receptacle;

    a raised portion of top surface forces up a middle arm of securing device;

    said middle arm forces up at least one outer aim as connector is inserted into adapter receptacle;

    said middle arm pushes forward on a chamfered surface formed as part of said recess; and

    wherein upon completed insertion middle arm biases push/pull tab forward without use of a secondary spring.

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