Fiber optic connector

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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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4261633 April 14, 1981 Abernethy
4762388 August 9, 1988 Tanaka et al.
4872736 October 10, 1989 Myers et al.
4904209 February 27, 1990 Nelson
5118310 June 2, 1992 Stroede et al.
5274729 December 28, 1993 King et al.
5287425 February 15, 1994 Chang
5381498 January 10, 1995 Bylander
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;