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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2023
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2023
Applicant:
Us Conec Ltd., Hickory, NC (US);
Inventors:
Darrell R. Childers, Hickory, NC (US);
Craig M. Conrad, Hickory, NC (US);
Jason Higley, Hickory, NC (US);
Jillcha F. Wakjira, Hickory, NC (US);
Assignee:
US Conec Ltd., Hickory, NC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/3831 (2013.01); G02B 6/3821 (2013.01); G02B 6/3885 (2013.01); G02B 6/3893 (2013.01); G02B 6/3895 (2013.01); G02B 6/3898 (2013.01);
Abstract
A fiber optic connector along with a tool allows for the changing of the polarity of the fiber optic connector. Keys may be installed in both the top and the bottom of the fiber optic connector, one in a first position and the other in a second position. Using the tool in one back-and-forth motion, the polarity of the fiber optic connector can be changed. The keys have a configuration that resist an incorrect insertion and provide better retention of the keys in the correct configuration due to a better retention force.