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Electro-optical plug and receptacle

  • US 7,490,996 B2
  • Filed: 08/16/2006
  • Issued: 02/17/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A combination fiber optic and electrical connector including:

  • a plug and a receptacle, the plug including;

    a pair of electrically conductive blades connected to a first pair of electrical conductors, the blades having a fixed orientation relative to each other; and

    a first fiber optic member housed within one of the conductive blades;

    the receptacle including;

    a pair of engageable contacts for engaging the blades of the plug; and

    a second fiber optic member, such that seating the plug within the receptacle causes the blades to engage the contacts and causes the first fiber optic conductor to be positioned to allow communication with the second fiber optic member.

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