Fiber-optic connector mating assembly for optical test instruments

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PATENT NO 9921373
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14571808

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There is provided a mating assembly for mating a fiber-optic termination comprising a fiber-optic ferrule to an optical test instrument. The mating assembly comprises: a holding body having internal tubular dimensions substantially complementary to corresponding external dimensions of the fiber-optic ferrule of said fiber-optic termination, to hold the fiber-optic ferrule in a given alignment relative to the optical test instrument; and at least one deformable elastomeric feature extending inwardly in the holding body to frictionally engage on a smooth external surface of said fiber-optic ferrule and to provide friction thereon to retain said fiber-optic ferrule.

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EXFO INC400 AVENUE GODIN QUEBEC G1M 2K2

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Nadeau, Sebastien Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, CA 10 78

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