Fiber optic connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fiber optic connector according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a back side elevation view of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a front side elevation view of the fiber optic connector of FIG. 1.

The broken line portion of the figure drawings is included to show portions of the article that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The design for a fiber optic connector, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	de Jong; Michael (Colleyville, TX), Moore; Alyson Paige (Newton, NC), Rhoney; Brian Keith (Hickory, NC), Sparks; Carol Lee Buhrmaster (Hickory, NC)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC Hickory NC US
Assignee:	CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC (Hickory, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/529,305
Filed:	June 5, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/133
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/101,107,112,113,118,120,123,129-135,149,151,154,156,173,184,199

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Primary Examiner: Johannes; Thomas
Assistant Examiner: Gingrich; Shawn T
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Weeks; Adam R.