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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 18, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2007
Mark Margolin, Highland Park, IL (US);
Gregory Bunin, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Mark Margolin, Highland Park, IL (US);
Gregory Bunin, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Illum Technologies, Inc., Northbrook, IL (US);
Abstract
An optical fiber interconnect system wherein the adapter is connected to and released from the holder and the connector is connected to and released from adapter through two push-release connection and release mechanisms. The connector is engaged with the adapter by applying an insertion force to the connector. The connector is released by applying a releasing force to the connection mechanism on the adapter. The system of the invention includes a holder for attachment of the adapter to a front panel. A release opening is provided on the holder for the release of the adapter from the holder from the front of the panel so as to provide access to the back connector.