FIBER OPTIC ADAPTER PLATES WITH INTEGRATED FIBER OPTIC ADAPTERS

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14990952

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Structures, devices and methods are provided for creating fiber optic adapter plates with integrated fiber optic adapters. In one aspect, fiber optic adapter plates having integrated fiber optic adapter subassemblies are formed from a moldable plastic. For example, a molded plastic fiber optic adapter plate can include a molded plastic adapter back plate having a plurality of integrated fiber optic adapter subassemblies and one or more attachment mechanisms that facilitate locating and attaching an adapter front plate having a corresponding plurality of integrated fiber optic adapter subassemblies on the adapter front plate. Advantages provided by integrating fiber optic adapters into the molded plastic assemblies include superior mechanical strength, manufacturing cost reductions and adapter placement flexibility among other advantages.

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LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO INC201 NORTH SERVICE ROAD MELVILLE NY 11747

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • G02B Class
  • 10130 Applications Filed
  • 7990 Patents Issued To-Date
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Borg, Loren Everett, US 2 90
Everett, Michael Monroe, US 15 161
Murphy, James Mill Creek, US 126 3165
Sauter, Tom Seattle, US 7 137

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