Patent ID: 7762726
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic connection system comprising: a fiber optic adapter including a flexible retention latch having a first retaining surface, the fiber optic adapter also including first threads; and a fiber optic connector including a connector housing having a plug portion sized to fit within the fiber optic adapter, the plug portion including a latch catch having a second retaining surface that engages the first retaining surface of the flexible retention latch to retain the plug portion within the fiber optic adapter when the plug portion is inserted into the fiber optic adapter, the fiber optic connector including a ferrule positioned at the plug portion of the fiber optic connector, the ferrule defining a connector axis that extends longitudinally through the ferrule, the fiber optic connector also including a threaded retention member including second threads that engage the first threads of the fiber optic adapter to secure the plug portion within the fiber optic adapter, the second retaining surface being oriented at a first oblique angle relative to the connector axis, the first oblique angle being oriented such that the second retaining surface extends radially outwardly from the connector axis as the second retaining surface extends along the connector axis in a direction of insertion of the fiber optic connector, and the fiber optic connector not including a connector release sleeve.