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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2006
Christopher Paul Lewallen, Hudson, NC (US);
James P. Luther, Hickory, NC (US);
Xin Liu, Hickory, NC (US);
Thomas Theuerkorn, Hickory, NC (US);
Christopher Paul Lewallen, Hudson, NC (US);
James P. Luther, Hickory, NC (US);
Xin Liu, Hickory, NC (US);
Thomas Theuerkorn, Hickory, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
An adapter assembly for receiving and maintaining mating fiber optic connectors, comprising an adapter housing defining at least one feature for engaging with at least one plug housing engaged with at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors, and at least one alignment member maintained within the adapter housing for receiving connective ends of each of the first and second fiber optic connectors. An adapter assembly for receiving and maintaining mating first and second fiber optic connectors, wherein the connectors may be similar or dissimilar and while reducing side load forces through the use of a stabilizing member.