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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2023
Corning Research & Development Corporation, Corning, NY (US);
Michael De Jong, Colleyville, TX (US);
Ashley Wesley Jones, Denton, TX (US);
Gordon Mueller-Schlomka, Berlin, DE;
CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Corning, NY (US);
Abstract
Male plug fiber optic connectors and a conversion adapter for mating with a dissimilar connector are disclosed along with cable assemblies using the same, thereby providing backwards compatibility with existing optical networks. The fiber optic connector comprises a ferrule, a connector housing having a female key disposed on the outer surface along with a threaded portion integrally formed on the connector housing, and a nose-piece having a pocket disposed at a front portion. The pocket of the nose-piece is configured for allowing optical mating with a dissimilar connector using the conversion adapter for legacy connectivity while also mating with other devices without using the conversion adapter. In one embodiment, the conversion adapter comprises a retainer that cooperates with the threaded portion of the connector housing for securing the conversion adapter to the male plug fiber optic connector. The fiber optic connectors disclosed advantageously allow for optical mating with dissimilar optical connectors with a quick and easy assembly for rugged applications or other optical communication networks.