Abstract: Systems and methods for a fiber optic connector with a positive locking mechanism are disclosed. The fiber optic connector has a plug connector and a mating receptacle connector. The plug connector is comprised of a plug body, a coupling lock indicator, an inner coupling nut, an outer coupling nut, a back shell, and a ferrule. The mating receptacle connector comprised of a rear cap, a receptacle body, a mating indicator, and a second ferrule. When the plug connector is fully mated to the mating receptacle connector, the coupling lock indicator on the plug connector and the mating indicator on the mating receptacle connector are not visible, signaling that the two connectors are fully mated, but not locked in place. When the plug connector and the mating receptacle connector are locked in place, the coupling lock indicator is visible and the mating indicator is not visible, signaling positive locking.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a fiber optic connector with a positive locking mechanism are disclosed. The fiber optic connector has a plug connector and a mating receptacle connector. The plug connector is comprised of a plug body, a coupling lock indicator, an inner coupling nut, an outer coupling nut, a back shell, and a ferrule. The mating receptacle connector comprised of a rear cap, a receptacle body, a mating indicator, and a second ferrule. When the plug connector is fully mated to the mating receptacle connector, the coupling lock indicator on the plug connector and the mating indicator on the mating receptacle connector are not visible, signaling that the two connectors are fully mated, but not locked in place. When the plug connector and the mating receptacle connector are locked in place, the coupling lock indicator is visible and the mating indicator is not visible, signaling positive locking.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable connector for connecting the terminal ends of two fiber optic cables having termini of respective ones of multiple optical fibers included within said cables. The connector has a termini with a pin body that includes a flat alignment surface at the rear of the main body. The pin body is received in a bore of an insert body. The forward face of the insert body has a shoulder that partially obstructs the bore and aligns with the flat alignment surfaces of the pin body. The shoulder and flat alignment surface cooperate to ensure that the termini is properly inserted into the bore so that an angled forward contact surface of the termini is properly aligned with the angled forward contact surface of a mating termini of another connector.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable connector for connecting the terminal ends of two fiber optic cables having termini of respective ones of multiple optical fibers included within said cables. The connector has a termini with a pin body that includes a flat alignment surface at the rear of the main body. The pin body is received in a bore of an insert body. The forward face of the insert body has a shoulder that partially obstructs the bore and aligns with the flat alignment surfaces of the pin body. The shoulder and flat alignment surface cooperate to ensure that the termini is properly inserted into the bore so that an angled forward contact surface of the termini is properly aligned with the angled forward contact surface of a mating termini of another connector.

Abstract: An optical terminus has a two-piece embodiment having a terminus body and a ferrule with an integral lens. The terminus has a bore that receives an optical fiber cable. The lens can also be fashioned separately and snap fit to the ferrule. The connector can also be provided as a single piece member with the lens formed integrally or separately.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coup

Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coup

Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coup

Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for mounting to a cable having a plurality of optical fibers and connecting the fibers to mating optical fibers wherein the optical fibers and mating optical fibers have termini mounted to the respective ends thereof, and wherein the termini of at least one of the optical fibers is slidably mounted and biased to provide a predetermined amount of longitudinal travel during connection includes a plug insert for mounting the termini, a generally cylindrical plug body for receiving the plug insert through an open end thereof, the plug body including a mating end with a plurality of mating features configured to cooperate with corresponding mating features of a second connector to align the termini of the first and second connectors in opposed relationship, a plurality of ears extending radially from the mating end of the plug body, a coupling nut slidably mounted on the plug including a groove formed between a plurality of ribs extending around an inside nut so that rotation of the coup