Unitary fiber optic ferrule and adapter therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9910226
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15237598

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A unitary fiber optic ferrule reflects light off an interior lens and through the fiber optic ferrule. Optical fibers can be easily secured in the unitary fiber optic ferrule. An adapter to secure the unitary fiber optic ferrule to a optical component assembly is also presented. The adapter provides a sealing function for the lenses and to provide routing for optical fibers from other assemblies of unitary fiber optic ferrules and adapters.

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US CONEC LTD1555 4TH AVENUE SE PO BOX 2306 HICKORY NC 28603

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Childers, Darrell R Hickory, US 190 3684
Granger, Russell J Vale, US 10 309
Howard, Joseph P Hickory, US 35 682

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