Multifiber connector for making optical connections

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  • Patent Grant
  • D1060249
  • Patent Number
    D1,060,249
  • Date Filed
    Monday, August 30, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 4, 2025
    23 days ago
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a first embodiment of a multifiber connector for making optical connections showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a front view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 7 is a top view thereof of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof of FIG. 1.


In FIGS. 1-8, the evenly-spaced broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the multifiber connector for making optical connections that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a multifiber connector for making optical connections as shown and described.
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