Abstract: A multi-fiber fiber-optic connector is provided containing a cartridge having a front radial flange containing peripheral, circumferentially-spaced notches in each of which a fiber-optic terminal is axially positioned, and having a rear radial flange containing peripheral, circumferentially-spaced notches in each of which a fiber-optic clamp body is axially positioned. The fiber-optic terminals are spring-biased forwardly toward the open end of the connector, and a preload plate holds them in a preloaded state. Each of the terminals is provided at its outer end with a surrounding, axially-extending resilient split sleeve, the outer end of which is empty to receive a fiber-optic terminal of a mating conductor similar to the above-described connector, but without the split sleeves.

Abstract: A duplex fiber optic connector assembly enables mating the fibers of a first multifiber cable with like fibers of a second cable or cables with maximum axial alignment of the respective fiber paris. An interconnect member receives cable terminating connectors in opposite sides thereof. Each connector carries the fibers of a respective cable in individual ferrules, each ferrule having limited floating mount within the respective connector. The mating pairs of ferrules are received in opposite ends of receptor members each of which has an axially profiled bore adapted to receive the respective ferrules and a profiled outer surface which allows movement about the geometric center of the receptor so as to axially align the bores of the ferrules received therein. Connectors at each end of a predetermined length of fiber optic cable provide a fiber optic extension cord, analogous to the well-known electrical extension cord, for convenient and efficient interconnection between optical signal-using equipments.

Abstract: A duplex fiber optic connector assembly enables mating the fibers of a first multifiber cable with like fibers of a second cable or cables with maximum axial alignment of the respective fiber paris. An interconnect member receives cable terminating connectors in opposite sides thereof. Each connector carries the fibers of a respective cable in individual ferrules, each ferrule having limited floating mount within the respective connector. The mating pairs of ferrules are received in opposite ends of receptor members each of which has an axially profiled bore adapted to receive the respective ferrules and a profiled outer surface which allows movement about the geometric center of the receptor so as to axially align the bores of the ferrules received therein. Connectors at each end of a predetermined length of fiber optic cable provide a fiber optic extension cord, analogous to the well-known electrical extension cord, for convenient and efficient interconnection between optical signal-using equipments.

Abstract: A connector for an optical fiber comprising, a body (86, 86') at least one ferrule (66, 66', 68, 68') encircling a corresponding optical fiber, a coil spring (337) compressible between a flange on the corresponding ferrule and a ridge (48) of the body (86, 86'), and the corresponding ferrule extends through a recess (52) in a second ridge (46) and is pivotally moveable in the recess (52).

Abstract: A connector for joining light transmitting fiber cables through a cover (14) to a transmitter and/or receiver device (3) comprises a plug half connector (6) comprising a plug (8) and a transceiver adapter (10). The plug (8) has profiled passageway (43) for receiving an optical fiber. The transceiver adapter (10) is an integral two-part structure comprising a transceiver shroud (11) adapted to axially receive the plug (8) and extending axially (38) for aligning the plug (8) forward relative to the transmitter and/or receiver device (3). The adapter (10) further comprises a latching beam mechanism (12) having forward extending latching beams (13), the latching beam mechanism (12) characterized by a wedge shaped plug stop (64) along each of the extending latching beams (13).

Abstract: A fiber optic connector (1) for an optical fiber cable (2), comprising; a strain relief (3) encircling the cable (2), a housing (4), and a fixture (5) attached to the strain relief (3), the fixture (5) interlocking with the housing (4) at a stationary position angularly pointing the strain relief (3) and the cable (2) relative to the housing (4).

Abstract: A face plate adaptor (10) includes spring driven doors (60) to seal apertures (42) and integral projections (46, 48) which latch connector halves (90, 100) to the plate. The adapter (10) precludes dust from collecting thereon and therein and provides an adequate bend radius for cable (90) extending within a wall box (16) to which the face plate is attached.

Abstract: A clamp comprising; two sections 12, 12 hinged together for closure toward each other and onto an exterior of a divisible, multiple fiber cable 2, friction surfaces 24, 24 of the sections 12, 12 are adapted for engaging along an exterior of a first portion 25 of the multiple fiber cable 2, for holding the first portion 25 together while the multiple fiber cable 2 is split partially along its length into single fiber cables 3, 3 and while optical connectors 5, 5 are assembled to the single fiber cables 3, 3.

Abstract: A strain relief (9) for right angle coupling of a fiber optic cable (2) with a connector (1) comprises, a generally tubular length of flexible material provided with a cylindrical axial bore (18) sized for receiving the fiber optic cable (2), and formed with narrow openings (24), an imposing tongue (27) in each of the openings (24) and a complementary groove (29) across the opening (26), whereby upon bending of the tubular length, tongues (27) lodge in the grooves (29).

Abstract: An active device mount 1, comprises a body 2 for receiving an optoelectronic device 10 and having a socket 11 for receiving a holder 15 for an optical fiber, an interior and an entrance end of the socket 11 being covered from the entrance end, the lip 17 having exterior mold vestiges 54, and the material 16 preventing a rubbing mark from being applied on the holder 15 by the socket 11. Very small apertures either in the face of body 2 as at 58 or in the side wall of body 2 as at 78 are filled with material 16 during molding to preclude rotation of the material 16 relative to body 2.

Abstract: A duplex fiber optic connector assembly enables mating the fibers of a first multifiber cable with like fibers of a second cable or cables with maximum axial alignment of the respective fiber pairs. An interconnect member receives cable terminating connectors in opposite sides thereof. Each connector carries the fibers of a respective cable in individual ferrules, each ferrule having limited floating mount within the respective connector. The mating pairs of ferrules are received in opposite ends of receptor members each of which has an axially profiled bore adapted to receive the respective ferrules and a profiled outer surface which allows movement about the geometric center of the receptor so as to axially align the bores of the ferrules received therein. Connectors at each end of a predetermined length of fiber optic cable provide a fiber optic extension cord, analogous to the well-known electrical extension cord, for convenient and efficient interconnection between optical signal-using equipments.

Abstract: A connector for joining light transmitting fiber cables through a cover (14) to a transmitter and/or receiver device (3) comprises a plug connector half (6) and a retention frame (48). The plug connector half (6) comprises a plug (8) having profiled passageway (43) for receiving an optical fiber, a transceiver adapter (10) adapted to axially receive the plug (8) through the cover (14) and extending axially for aligning the plug (8) forward relative to the transmitter and/or receiver device (3). The retention frame (48) is mounted to the cover (14) and captivates the transceiver adapter (10) with play so as to permit free floating of the transceiver adapter (10) relative to the cover within the retention frame (48).

Abstract: An active device mount 1, comprises, a body 2 for receiving an optoelectronic device 10 and having a socket 11 for receiving a holder 15 for an optical fiber, an interior and an entrance end of the socket 11 being covered with a material 16 molded with a lip 17 projecting from the entrance end, the lip 17 having exterior mold vestiges 54, and the material 16 preventing a rubbing mark from being applied on the holder 15 by the socket 11.

Abstract: A connector 6 for joining light transmitting fiber cables to a transmitter 2 and/or receiver 3 devices and/or cables, comprises a connector assembly 5, an optical fiber cable 7 and a clip 8. The connector assembly 5 has at least one profiled passageway 11A extending therethrough from a mating face 15, 16 to a cable receiving end 43. The optical fiber cable is in part encompassed thereby. The optical fibers 12, 13 of cable 7 extend from the mating face 15, 16 to a first intermediate section 42 at the cable 7 receiving end 43 of the connector assembly 5 and then therethrough to project away from the connector assembly 5 to at least a second intermediate section 44. A clip 8 has a curved bracket body 45 with first 46 and second 47 yoke ends. The first yoke end 46 encircles the cable 7 at the first intermediate section 42, and the second yoke end 47 encircles the cable 7 at a second intermediate section 44 and maintains the cable 7 along the arc of the curvature of the bracket body 45.

Abstract: Means 1 in the form of a cover for a connector assembly 86, a skirt 2' of the cover encircling a front end 4 of the connector assembly 86, connecting means 7 for connecting the cover to the connector assembly 86 when the skirt 2' is removed from the front end 4, internal webs 9, 9 of the cover lodged in a gap 29 in the front end 4 to retaini the cover on the front end 4, and pockets 11, 11, 11 external to the skirt 2' frictionally receiving the keying elements 94, 94', 94" in the absence of any one of the keying elements 94, 94', 94" in the connector assembly 86.

Abstract: A fiber optic wall outlet (8) has an annular flange (220) for mounting a wall, and a hood (218) mounted in the flange (220). The hood (218) is movable between a closed position wherein the hood 218) is flush with the wall, and an open position wherein the hood (218) projects away from the wall. The wall outlet (8) further includes a spring member (248) which urges the hood (218) to snap outward, and fingers (228) which engage against the annular flange (220) and prevent hood (218) from snapping outward. When a positive upward force is applied to hood (218), the fingers (228) are freed from the flange (220) and the hood (218) snaps outward. An interconnect assembly (6) to which a first optical fiber cable (172) is connected is mounted in wall outlet (8).

Abstract: A transition 1 of a multiple fiber cable 2 to one or more single fiber cables 4,4 includes, a multiple fiber cable 2 comprising an outer sheath 10 and strength members 11 and multiple optical fibers 3,3 contained in and sheathed by the outer sheath 10, one or more of the multiple optical fibers 3,3 extending from the multiple fiber cable 2 as one or more unsheathed optical fibers 8,8, single fiber cables 4,4 corresponding in number with the one or more unsheathed optical fibers 8,8, strain relief means 6,6,6 assembled to the outer sheaths 10,10,10 and to the strength members 11,11,11 of the cables 2,4,4, and each unsheathed optical fiber 8,8 extending within the outer sheath 10,10 of a corresponding single fiber cable 4,4 and substituting for an optical fiber 3,3 of the corresponding single fiber cable 4,4.

Abstract: A ferrule for electro-optic cables is formed of identical mating halves which, when assembled, provide accurate alignment of the fiber carried thereby. Each ferrule half has a mating surface with a longitudinally extending profiled groove which grips the cable and fiber and centers the fiber with respect to the ferrule. The ferrule halves are preferably permanently bonded together by well known means.

Abstract: A duplex electro-optic connector assembly enables mating the fibers of a first multifiber cable with like fibers of a second cable or cables with maximum axial alignment of the respective fiber pairs. An interconnect member receives cable terminating connectors in opposite sides thereof. Each connector carries the fibers of a respective cable in individual ferrules, each ferrule having limited floating mount within the respective connector. The mating pairs of ferrules are received in opposite ends of receptor membrs which have an axially profiled bore adapted to receive the respective ferrules and a profiled outer surface which allows movement about the geometric center of the receptor so as to axially align the bores of the ferrules received therein.