Patent ID: 7862243
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables comprising: a monolithic coupling housing defining an interior and including a first latching mount and a second latching mount, each latching mount including a latching hook arranged between first and second stops, wherein the latching hook and the first and second stops of the first latching mount protrude from a first of two opposing surfaces and wherein the latching hook and the first and second stops of the second latching mount protrude from a second of two opposing surfaces; and a monolithic sleeve mount configured to fit within the interior of the coupling housing, the sleeve mount including a first latching nose and a second latching nose, the first latching nose being configured to lock between the latching hook and first and second stops of the first latching mount, the second latching nose being configured to lock between the latching hook and first and second stops of the second latching mount.