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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2001
Norman R. Lampert, Norcross, GA (US);
Fitel USA Corp., Norcross, GA (US);
Abstract
An optical fiber connector plug for insertion in an adapter wherein the connector plug has a conductive member on the latching arm forming latching shoulders for engaging the latch stops on the ends of latching ribs in the adapter and for activating a sensor mechanism such as spaced electrical contacts within the adapter. Leads from each of the contacts are connected to a central processing unit which detects the connection made and signals a switch to turn on the laser or other light source power. Thus, laser power is not turned on until the connector plug is completely seated within the adapter. Removal of the plug requires depression of the latching arm, thereby breaking the circuit and turning the laser off prior to the removal of the connector plug.