Abstract: A fastening clamp for fastening a molded headliner to a vehicle roof, in particular a panoramic or sliding roof, having a base element which is formed plate-shaped. Two support elements are arranged opposite one another and extend away from the base element and at least substantially towards one another. A latching element projects from the support element and is arranged on each support element for latching the fastening clamp to the molded headliner or to the vehicle roof. The respective latching element has, spaced from the base element, a latching lug for engaging behind an edge section of the molded headliner or of the vehicle roof, and the respective latching lug projects from the outer side of the support element, which side faces away from the opposite support element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly of switching layers for dimming and scattering of light and to window elements comprising the arrangement of switching layers.

Abstract: Female fiber optic connectors having a weatherproofing collar disposed rearward of a connection port opening that receives a fiber optic plug along with cable assemblies comprising the female fiber optic connector and with methods of making the same. The female fiber optic connectors comprise an actuator such as a rocker latch arm or the like disposed under the weatherproofing collar used for releasing or securing an external fiber optic plug that may be received in the connection port. The weatherproofing collar protects the actuator such as the rocker arm latch and surrounding area from dirt, debris, moisture and the like from ingress into the connector. One or more end caps may be used with the weatherproofing collar. The weatherproofing collar allows for a ruggedized fiber optic connector having a quick connect and release mechanism for the external fiber optic plug connector mated to the female fiber optic connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-fiber ferrule having a plurality of bores where each bore has an adjacent divider that separates the bores. The divider also facilitates insertion of an optical fiber into each bore.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector that includes a connector body comprising a ferrule retaining portion, a pusher engagement portion and a body cable passage extending through the pusher engagement portion and the ferrule retaining portion. The connector includes a ferrule assembly structurally configured to be retained by the ferrule retaining portion with an optical fiber bore of the ferrule assembly in alignment with the body cable passage. The connector includes a pusher structurally configured to axially engage the pusher engagement portion with a pusher cable passage in alignment with the body cable passage, and a collapsing cantilevered gasket structurally configured to form an axially compressed sealing interface between the connector body and the pusher and an omnidirectionally compressed sealing interface between the gasket and a cable passing through a cable passage of the gasket.

Abstract: Optical devices including an optical splitter and a duplex optical connector are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical device includes an optical splitter having an input, a network output, and a pass-through output, wherein the optical splitter is configured to split an input signal received at the input into a network optical signal at the network output and a pass-through output signal at the pass-through output. The optical device further includes a duplex connector having an input connection point and a pass-through connection point, an input waveguide optically coupling the input connection point to the input of the optical splitter, and a pass-through waveguide optically coupling the pass-through connection point to the pass-through output of the optical splitter.

Abstract: Female fiber optic connectors having a connection port opening for receiving a fiber optic plug and cable assemblies comprising the female fiber optic connector along with methods of making the same. The female fiber optic connectors comprise an actuator such as a rocker latch arm used for releasing or securing an external fiber optic plug that may be received in the connection port. A main barrel of the female fiber optic connector comprises a connection port suitable for receiving an external fiber optic plug connector. The female fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for an quick and easy connection with an external fiber optic plug connector for ruggedized or other desired applications. Methods for terminating the optical fibers of a cable to the female fiber optic connector for forming cable assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: Male plug fiber optic connectors having configured for mating with a dissimilar connector are disclosed along with cable assemblies using the same. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing, and a nose-piece having a pocket disposed at a front portion. The pocket of the nose-piece is configured for allowing optical mating with a dissimilar connector. In one embodiment, the pocket on the nosepiece of the connector is disposed on a forward portion of the nosepiece. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for optical mating with dissimilar optical connectors with a quick and easy assembly for rugged applications or other optical communication networks.

Abstract: Multi-fiber fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies comprising a fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing comprising a longitudinal passageway therethough, and a nose-piece. The nose-piece has a backstop that captures the multi-fiber ferrule and allows limited movement of the ferrule in the unmated state. In one embodiment, the connector housing comprises a keying portion and a locking portion. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for an quick and easy assembly of the multi-fiber connector for rugged or non-rugged applications. Methods for terminating the optical fibers of a cable to the fiber optic connector for forming a cable assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: Male plug fiber optic connectors having a conversion adapter for mating with a dissimilar connector are disclosed along with cable assemblies using the same. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing, and a nose-piece having a pocket disposed at a front portion. The pocket of the nose-piece is configured for allowing optical mating with a dissimilar connector using the conversion adapter. In one embodiment, the nosepiece of the connector is disposed forward of a keying portion disposed on the nosepiece. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for optical mating with dissimilar optical connectors with a quick and easy assembly for rugged applications or other optical communication networks.

Abstract: Field-configurable optical devices and methods are disclosed. In one example, a field-configurable optical device includes a housing defining an enclosure, a splitter disposed within the enclosure and having one or more splitter inputs and a plurality of splitter outputs, and a plurality of couplers within the enclosure. The field-configurable optical device includes a plurality of sets of split-ratio selection ports located at an exterior of the housing. The plurality of sets of split-ratio selection ports and the plurality of couplers are configured such that the power split ratio of the field-configurable optical device is established by connecting an input optical fiber to the coupler input port of a selected set of split-ratio selection ports, and connecting a pass-through optical fiber to the coupler pass-through port of the selected set of split-ratio selection ports.

Abstract: Terminals are disclosed having at least one first connection port intended for mating with a first connector footprint and at least one second connection port intended for mating with a second connector footprint where the second connection port inhibits the damaging insertion of the external connector suitable for the first connection port. For instance, terminals may have at least one single-fiber connection port that can receive and optically mate with a single-fiber plug connector, and at least one multi-fiber optical connection port that can receive and optically mate with a multi-fiber plug connector and inhibits the damaging insertion of the non-compatible single-fiber connector into the multi-fiber optical connection port if mistakenly attempted by the technician. Other embodiments may include a modular adapter sub-assembly for the first connection port or the second connection port.

Abstract: A waveguide substrate configured includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a communication side having at least one projecting boss that at least partially defines a bore for receiving a ferrule of an optical connector. Each projecting boss includes an outboard end from which the bore extends into the waveguide substrate, and an end of the bore within the waveguide substrate defines an optical interface surface. At least one waveguide within the waveguide substrate extends from the optical interface surface. A first slot is formed in each projecting boss between the associated bore and the first surface, with the first slot extending from the outboard end of the projecting boss and along a majority of the bore.

Abstract: A waveguide substrate configured includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a communication side having at least one projecting boss that at least partially defines a bore for receiving a ferrule of an optical connector. Each projecting boss includes an outboard end from which the bore extends into the waveguide substrate, and an end of the bore within the waveguide substrate defines an optical interface surface. At least one waveguide within the waveguide substrate extends from the optical interface surface. A first slot is formed in each projecting boss between the associated bore and the first surface, with the first slot extending from the outboard end of the projecting boss and along a majority of the bore.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector that includes a connector body comprising a ferrule retaining portion, a pusher engagement portion and a body cable passage extending through the pusher engagement portion and the ferrule retaining portion. The connector includes a ferrule assembly structurally configured to be retained by the ferrule retaining portion with an optical fiber bore of the ferrule assembly in alignment with the body cable passage. The connector includes a pusher structurally configured to axially engage the pusher engagement portion with a pusher cable passage in alignment with the body cable passage, and a collapsing cantilevered gasket structurally configured to form an axially compressed sealing interface between the connector body and the pusher and an omnidirectionally compressed sealing interface between the gasket and a cable passing through a cable passage of the gasket.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector that includes a connector body comprising a ferrule retaining portion, a pusher engagement portion and a body cable passage extending through the pusher engagement portion and the ferrule retaining portion. The connector includes a ferrule assembly structurally configured to be retained by the ferrule retaining portion with an optical fiber bore of the ferrule assembly in alignment with the body cable passage. The connector includes a pusher structurally configured to axially engage the pusher engagement portion with a pusher cable passage in alignment with the body cable passage, and a seal component with superabsorbent properties.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector that includes a connector body comprising a ferrule retaining portion, a pusher engagement portion and a body cable passage extending through the pusher engagement portion and the ferrule retaining portion. The connector includes a ferrule assembly structurally configured to be retained by the ferrule retaining portion with an optical fiber bore of the ferrule assembly in alignment with the body cable passage. The connector includes a pusher structurally configured to axially engage the pusher engagement portion with a pusher cable passage in alignment with the body cable passage, and a collapsing cantilevered gasket structurally configured to form an axially compressed sealing interface between the connector body and the pusher and an omnidirectionally compressed sealing interface between the gasket and a cable passing through a cable passage of the gasket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener for securing a retaining element on a support, wherein the fastener is formed like a retaining clip and has at least one leg and at least one engaging section, wherein the engaging section extends outwardly from the longitudinal axis of the fastener and is designed to engage with the retaining element. The leg has at least one latching section for retaining the retaining element on the support at an opening of the support, wherein the fastener has a channel for a section of the retaining element, wherein the fastener has at least one contact region for the retaining element that is positioned at least partially within the channel, and the contact region is functionally connected to the engaging section via a connecting section, wherein the contact region has an angle greater than 0° and less than 90° to the longitudinal axis of the channel.

Abstract: Hardened fiber optic connectors having a splice connector assembly are disclosed. The splice connector assembly is attached to an optical fiber of a fiber optic cable by way of a stub optical fiber, thereby connectorizing the hardened connector. In one embodiment, the hardened connector includes an inner housing having a first shell and a second shell for securing a tensile element of the cable and securing the splice connector assembly. Further assembly of the hardened connector has a portion of the inner housing fitting into a shroud of the hardened connector. The first shell comprises first and second alignment fingers that allow the mating the hardened connector with a complimentary device. The first shell can have any suitable alignment portion for mating with a complementary device. The hardened connector may also include features for fiber buckling, sealing, cable strain relief or a pre-assembly of components for ease of installation.

Abstract: Hardened fiber optic connectors having a mechanical splice assembly are disclosed. The mechanical splice assembly is attached to a first end of an optical waveguide such as an optical fiber of a fiber optic cable by way of a stub optical fiber, thereby connectorizing the hardened connector. In one embodiment, the hardened connector includes an inner housing having two shells for securing a tensile element of the cable and securing the mechanical splice assembly so that a ferrule assembly may translate. Further assembly of the hardened connector has the inner housing fitting into a shroud of the hardened connector. The shroud aides in mating the hardened connector with a complimentary device and the shroud may have any suitable configuration. The hardened connector may also include features for fiber buckling, sealing, cable strain relief or a pre-assembly for ease of installation.