公开(公告)号：US20170242199A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15589174

申请日：2017-05-08

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek ,  Yuki Nishiguchi

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3875 ,  G02B6/3879 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/428

Abstract: A hybrid optical fiber adapter comprises a first adapter end configured to receive a first optical fiber connector, and a second adapter end configured to receive a second optical fiber connector of a different type from the first optical fiber connector. The hybrid adapter further comprises a spring configured to couple to the second adapter end such that the second optical fiber connector received into the second adapter end is disposed between the spring and the second adapter end, so as to allow floating of the second optical fiber connector. In one embodiment, the first optical fiber connector is an LC connector and the second optical fiber connector is a micro connector. The hybrid adapter may be coupled to a module such that the second adapter end protrudes into the module, requiring less space inside the module compared to conventional hybrid adapters, without sacrificing optical performance.

公开(公告)号：US09726831B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14874670

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3891 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/3897

Abstract: Optical fiber connectors for MT/MPO type ferrule assemblies are disclosed, having an overall connector length less than about 32 mm, for example, an overall length of about 18.5 mm for non-reinforced optical fiber cables, and an overall length of about 23.5 mm for reinforced optical fiber cables. In one embodiment, a connector comprises a ferrule assembly, and a housing coupled to the ferrule assembly and configured to couple to an adapter corresponding to the ferrule assembly. The connector further includes a lock coupled to the housing and configured to rotate so as to lock and unlock the housing from said adapter. An interface member coupled to the housing may include a stop configured to limit rotation of the lock. The interface member may include a reinforcement portion for reinforcing optical fiber cables.

公开(公告)号：US09726830B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US15195405

申请日：2016-06-28

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek

IPC: G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3879 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3893

Abstract: Devices and methods for connecting optical fibers are provided. In some embodiments, connectors and adaptors for two-fiber mechanical transfer type ferrules are disclosed. In some embodiments, MT connectors, such as simplex, duplex, and quad micro-MT adaptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, MT adaptors, such as simplex, duplex, and quad adaptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, optical fiber cables that modularly coupled with at least one optical fiber connector, adaptor, and other optical fiber cable using a remote release are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09645323B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14838132

申请日：2015-08-27

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek ,  Yuki Nishiguchi

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3875 ,  G02B6/3879 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/428

Abstract: A hybrid optical fiber adapter comprises a first adapter end configured to receive a first optical fiber connector, and a second adapter end configured to receive a second optical fiber connector of a different type from the first optical fiber connector. The hybrid adapter further comprises a spring configured to couple to the second adapter end such that the second optical fiber connector received into the second adapter end is disposed between the spring and the second adapter end, so as to allow floating of the second optical fiber connector. In one embodiment, the first optical fiber connector is an LC connector and the second optical fiber connector is a micro connector. The hybrid adapter may be coupled to a module such that the second adapter end protrudes into the module, requiring less space inside the module compared to conventional hybrid adapters, without sacrificing optical performance.

公开(公告)号：US09448369B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14698267

申请日：2015-04-28

Applicant: SENKO ADVANCED COMPONENTS, INC.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3816 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/3889

Abstract: An optical fiber connector including a connector housing having a front portion and a rear portion is disclosed. A ferrule is disposed in the connector housing such that it projects from the front portion of the connector housing. The rear portion of the connector housing includes a first channel configured to receive an optical fiber of an optical cable and to couple the optical fiber to the ferrule, and a second channel configured to receive a strength member of the optical cable. The optical fiber connector may be an ingress protected optical fiber connector, and may have an outside diameter less than about 15.8 mm, such as about 14 mm.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括具有前部和后部的连接器壳体的光纤连接器。 套圈设置在连接器壳体中，使得其从连接器壳体的前部突出。 连接器壳体的后部包括构造成接收光缆的光纤并将光纤耦合到套圈的第一通道，以及被配置为接收光缆的加强构件的第二通道。 光纤连接器可以是入射保护的光纤连接器，并且可以具有小于约15.8mm的外径，例如约14mm。

公开(公告)号：US12259585B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US18172522

申请日：2023-02-22

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek ,  Kim Man Wong ,  Yim Wong ,  Jimmy Chang

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.

公开(公告)号：US12222559B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-11

申请号：US17342220

申请日：2021-06-08

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components Inc.

Inventor： Kazuyoshi Takano ,  Jeffrey Gniadek

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: Narrow width fiber optic connectors having spring loaded remote release mechanisms to facilitate access and usage of the connectors in high density arrays. A narrow width fiber optic connector comprises a multi-fiber connector, wherein a width of said narrow width fiber optic connector is less than about 5.25 mm, a housing configured to hold the multi-fiber connector and further comprising a connector recess, and a pull tab having a ramp area configured to disengage a latch of one of an adapter and an SFP from said connector recess. The pull tab may include a spring configured to allow the latch of one of the adapter and the SFP to engage with the connector recess.

公开(公告)号：USRE49942E1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US15974442

申请日：2018-05-08

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek ,  Jimmy Jun-Fu Chang

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  G02B6/38 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R24/64

CPC classification number: H01R13/6335 ,  G02B6/3898 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R43/26 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/3897 ,  H01R24/64

Abstract: In one aspect the present disclosure provides a latching connector. The latching connector comprises a housing that is configured to engage with a mating connector along a coupling axis. The housing includes a lever connected to the housing. The lever is configured to selectively disengage the latching connector from the mating connector. The housing further includes an extending member connected to the lever.

公开(公告)号：US11525963B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-13

申请号：US17190096

申请日：2021-03-02

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek ,  Yim Wong

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

Abstract: An optical connection system for use with a receptacle and an optical cable assembly includes an adapter and connector. The adapter has an adapter latch element, and the connector has a connector latch element. A delatch actuator with a delatch arm is disposed on the connector housing for movement from a locking position to an unlocking position. One of the adapter latch element and connector latch element is a bendable latch hook and the other is a locking channel. When the connector housing is mated with the adapter, the delatch arm allows the bendable latch hook to latch with the locking channel in the locking position and unlatches the bendable latch hook from the locking channel as it moves to the unlocking position. An actuator lock movably supports a blocking member on the connector for selectively blocking the delatch actuator from moving to the unlocking position.

公开(公告)号：US11422319B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17506373

申请日：2021-10-20

Applicant: Senko Advanced Components, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Gniadek ,  Kim Man Wong ,  Yim Wong ,  Jimmy Chang

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.