Optical fiber connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9678285
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15049274

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An optical fiber connector and method for assembly and use are disclosed. The optical fiber connector is configured to have a small footprint so that the connector may be pushable or pullable through a conduit if use of a conduit may be needed. The connector may include a first number of connector components configured to fit through a conduit, and a second number of connector components that are configured to be installed to the first components, for example, after the connector is pushed or pulled through a conduit.

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  • CLEARFIELD, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hill, John P Andover, US 97 2071
Nishiguchi, Yuki Marlborough, US 19 662
Power,, II Walter E Jordan, US 25 983

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