Optical fiber connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and right side perspective view of an optical fiber connector showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Brochure by Crawford R. Hing Co., 8 pages, .COPYRGT.1973, showing of Sundry Fiber Couplings and "Quick-Connects", QC. Series. AMP Inc., Flyer entitled "AMP Optimate Connector for Active Devices", Data Sheet 79-526, revised .COPYRGT.4-1979. "Electronic Design", issue of 10-25-78, Design Engineering Section, pp. 118-119, 120, article re.-Fiber Optics & AMP Optimate Advertisement.
Patent History
Patent number: D277583
Type: Grant
Filed: May 16, 1984
Date of Patent: Feb 12, 1985
Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Osaka)
Inventor: Ichiro Kono (Kanagawa)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Horace B. Fay
Law Firm: Sughrue, Mion, Zinn, Macpeak and Seas
Application Number: 6/610,186
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Optical Article Not Elsewhere Specified (D16/130); D23/43; D13/24