Alignment adapter and alignment design for a connector therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9857538
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14214931

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An adapter with novel alignment features engages alignment features on a plug, providing general alignment of the ferrule holders and ferrules in the plug. After the plug engages the adapter, the ferrule holders engage a second set of alignment features in the adapter to provide fine alignment for the ferrules.

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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
Howard, Joseph P Hickory, US 35 682
Hughes, Michael E Hickory, US 65 574
Nguyen, Hiep Fort Hill, US 56 2553
Wakjira, Jillcha Fekadu Hickory, US 20 194

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