Fiber optic interface with translatable ferrule device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8651749
APP PUB NO 20110229083A1
SERIAL NO

13050753

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Optical fiber ferrules (10, 20) for making optical or optical and electrical connections are disclosed, along with receptacle and plug fiber optic interface devices (60, 70) using the ferrules, and cable assemblies (6, 7) using the fiber optic interface devices. The optical fiber ferrules support optical pathways (14) and have front ends (12F, 22F) with mating geometries that facilitate a relatively high number of mating/unmating cycles. The ferrule is translatable within the enclosure (62e, 72e). Resilient members (75) provide the ferrule with forward-bias and rear-bias positions when the fiber optic interface device is un-mated and mated, respectively.

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CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC800 17TH STREET NW HICKORY NC 28601

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Dainese, Júnior Paulo Clóvis Painted Post, US 1 189
de, Jong Michael Colleyville, US 95 3202
DeMeritt, Jeffery Alan Painted Post, US 23 364
Isenhour, Micah C Lincolnton, US 24 1225
Knecht, Dennis M Hickory, US 61 2454
Luther, James P Hickory, US 125 8610

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