Fiber optic connector and pin keeper with field changeable guide pins

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9778425
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14880794

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A new pin keeper and a connector that uses the pin keeper allows for installation and removal of guide pins within the pin keeper and the fiber optic connector in the field. The pin keeper may have latches that are accessible to disengage from a guide pin to allow removal or a tool may be used to widen openings in the pin keeper to allow the guide pins to be inserted or removed. Alternatively, the guide pin may be rotated to engage or disengage the pin keeper.

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

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Childers, Darrell R Hickory, US 190 3684
Henley, Brent D Maiden, US 6 144
Hughes, Michael E Hickory, US 65 574
Nguyen, Hiep V Fort Mill, US 23 275
Yount, Myron W Conover, US 20 351

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