Patent ID: 9477046
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: G02B

Claim Text:
1. A fiber optic interface device for connecting at least one optical fiber of an optical fiber cable, comprising: a housing having a central axis, a front end, and an interior having a ferrule guide member attached to the housing and disposed therein; first and second electrical contacts disposed on opposing sides of the housing, the first and second electrical contacts having respective first and second rear portions that extend into the housing interior; a ferrule having a central axis, front and rear ends, and configured to support the at least one optical fiber having an optical fiber end substantially at the ferrule front end, the ferrule being moveably supported by the ferrule guide member with the ferrule axis being aligned with the housing central axis; and a resilient member disposed within the housing interior and operatively arranged therein to forward-bias the ferrule toward the housing front end.