US 12,455,417 B2
MPO adapter for APC connector inspection
Yu Huang, Orland Park, IL (US); Jose M. Castro, Naperville, IL (US); Andrew R. Matcha, Chicago, IL (US); and Bulent Kose, Burr Ridge, IL (US)
Assigned to Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US)
Filed by Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US)
Filed on May 20, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/668,419.
Application 18/668,419 is a continuation of application No. 17/693,656, filed on Mar. 14, 2022, abandoned.
Prior Publication US 2024/0302600 A1, Sep. 12, 2024
Int. Cl. G02B 6/38 (2006.01)
CPC G02B 6/3825 (2013.01) 2 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system for inspecting an angle polish connector (APC) type multi-fiber push on (MPO) type connector comprising:
a microscope with an integrated Ultra-Physical Contact (UPC) type connector adapter; and
an MPO adapter with a first face defining a first central axis and having an opening configured to accept an MPO type connector and a second face opposite the first face defining a second central axis and having an opening configured to accept an MPO type connector, wherein the first central axis is at an angle relative to the second central axis.