Patent ID: 7441962
Filing Date: 2008-10-28
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A multi-channel fiber optic cable connector for connecting the terminal ends of two multi-channel fiber optic cables having termini, the connector comprising: a first housing having a first connector face, a first insert cap tower and two first tangs which extend forward of the first connector face, wherein the two first tangs and the first insert cap tower are spaced apart to extend forward of the first connector face in a keyed arrangement for reciprocally engaging a second housing having a second insert cap tower with two second tangs, the two first tangs fitting adjacent to the second insert cap tower, the first insert cap tower fitting adjacent to the second insert cap tower and the second tangs; the first insert cap tower having a first interior passage which defines a first insert cap tower cavity within which is disposed a first termini; the first connector face having a second interior passage which defines a first connector face cavity which is disposed between the first insert cap tower and the two first tangs, from which a second termini extends; an alignment sleeve having an interior bore operable for receiving an end portion of the first termini and an end portion of a third termini in a corresponding second connector; and means for retaining the alignment sleeve within a bore of the connector when the first termini is removed from the connector.