Fiber optic connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view from the top side of the fiber optic connector showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view from the top side of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view from the bottom side of the fiber optic conector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view, the opposite side is a mirror image;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D394426
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 11, 1996
Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
Inventor: Richard L. Akins (Wheaton, IL)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Lavone D. Tabor
Attorneys: Mark D. Hilliard, Robert A. McCann, Michael J. Turgeon
Application Number: 0/63,645
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)
International Classification: 1303;