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Quick connect fiber optic connector having a deformable barrel

  • US 6,234,685 B1
  • Filed: 05/13/1999
  • Issued: 05/22/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fiber optic connector, comprising:

  • a housing having at least one aperture formed therein;

    a barrel assembly being disposed in said housing, said barrel assembly having a deformable portion and having a fiber stub disposed therein; and

    an extender member, wherein said extender member is adapted to engage a portion of said housing to fix said barrel assembly within said housing;

    said barrel assembly being arranged and configured to receive a fiber therein such that the fiber contacts said fiber stub within said deformable portion of said barrel assembly to crimp the fiber and the fiber stub in abutting position within the barrel assembly.

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