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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1999
Dare P. Johnston, Hickory, NC (US);
Michael Mattei, Smithtown, NY (US);
Robert P. Auteri, Manorville, NY (US);
Erwin F. Hani, Charlotte, NC (US);
Michael T. Herda, Charlotte, NC (US);
Steven J. Muske, Batavia, OH (US);
David W. Suttie, Onalaska, WI (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Abstract
A cable connector plate interconnects ends of fiber optic cable. The connector plate includes a base having opposing front and back sides. At least three adapters are carried by the base and have respective axially-aligned end portions extending outwardly from each of the front and back sides of the base. The adapters receive and interconnect ends of fiber optic cable in optical alignment. The adapters are disposed at respective distinct angles relative to a notional plane facing either of the front and back sides of the base.