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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2012
Terry L. Cooke, Hickory, NC (US);
Christopher S. Houser, Newton, NC (US);
Ronald A. Leonard, Connelly Springs, NC (US);
James M. Wilson, Granite Falls, NC (US);
Terry L. Cooke, Hickory, NC (US);
Christopher S. Houser, Newton, NC (US);
Ronald A. Leonard, Connelly Springs, NC (US);
James M. Wilson, Granite Falls, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A multi-fiber fiber optic connector is configured to include a switchable polarity key that can be used to define first and second polarity configurations for the connector. The connector has a multi-fiber ferrule surrounded by an inner housing. The inner housing has top and bottom recesses sized to accommodate the polarity key. The polarity key is removably secured in either a top or bottom recess using a latching feature. The polarity of the connector can be switched by moving the polarity key from one position in the connector to the other rather than having to disassemble the connector.