Patent ID: 6149313
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A gender selectable fiber optic connector comprising:a housing;a ferrule operably connected to said housing, said ferrule including a forward portion that extends beyond said housing and that defines at least one lengthwise extending alignment groove; anda shroud defining a passageway therethrough, said shroud being adapted to be mounted upon the forward portion of said ferrule such that the forward portion of said ferrule extends through the passageway, said shroud being selected from the group consisting of shrouds having a male configuration and shrouds having a female configuration, wherein the male configuration of said shroud includes at least one guide pin extending lengthwise through the passageway for engaging the respective alignment groove defined by said ferrule to produce a male fiber optic connector, and wherein the female configuration of said shroud is free of guide pins so as to produce a female fiber optic connector.