Connector port for network interface device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7748911
APP PUB NO 20080056645A1
SERIAL NO

11975845

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A connector port is adapted for a (NID) to receive a connectorized optical fiber from inside the NID and a pre-connectorized drop cable from outside the NID. An exterior connector port includes a base positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a mount on the base and a connector receptacle secured to the mount adjacent the external wall. An interior connector port includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a bracket mounted inside the NID and a connector receptacle secured to the bracket. A connector port also includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by a wall of the NID and a connector port secured to the insert. The connector port permits a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure optical connections between the connectorized optical fiber and the pre-connectorized drop cable in the field.

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Patent Owner(s)

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CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC800 17TH STREET HICKORY NC 28601-3336

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bloodworth, Stephen G Ft. Worth, US 7 667
Grunwald, Brad N Euless, US 16 788
Keenum, John A Haltom City, US 19 1010

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