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High-density optical connecting block

  • US 6,478,472 B1
  • Filed: 01/10/2001
  • Issued: 11/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A high-density, optical connecting block for mounting in a generally flat panel, said connecting block comprising a plurality of interlocked horizontal and vertical ribs that form at least twelve cells, which are disposed in an array comprising at least two rows and at least two columns, each cell being substantially identical to the others in size, shape and orientation, each cell comprising a back side having a pair of receptacles that are adapted to receive individual optical plugs, each cell comprising a front side that is adapted to receive a duplex optical connector, and each cell further comprising at least one opening in the front side for receiving a guide member on the duplex optical connector, said opening including a retaining feature for interlocking with the duplex optical connector.

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