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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2018
Ortronics, Inc., New London, CT (US);
Ryan J. Grandidge, Wakefield, RI (US);
Ortronics, Inc., New London, CT (US);
Abstract
Improved connector assemblies for use in communication systems and related methods for using the same are provided. The present disclosure provides advantageous connector assemblies (e.g., fiber optic cassettes) having a detachable front bezel that allows the connector assemblies to be assembled, terminated and/or mounted with respect to a panel member from the rear of the panel member, thereby providing user-friendly access for the splicing and management/storage of media cables (e.g., optical fiber cables). The present disclosure provides for a connector assembly having one or more locking members. Each locking member is configured to releasably secure the connector assembly to a bezel member mounted to a panel member. Exemplary panel member can include any suitable number or combination of connector assemblies releasably mounted with respect thereto, via a respective bezel member releasably mounted to the panel member.