Optical fiber stub having a demountable insulating receptacle cap with an alignment sleeve and, alternatively, a vent hole
US11480739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3874
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical fiber stub having a first end and a second end, and a base on an outer surface of the stub body. A receptacle cap having a tubular body with a locking end and a receiving end, wherein an inner surface of the locking end includes an inner rim for receiving and securing a clip therein. A polymer insulating insert having a first plurality of clips on a first side and a second plurality of clips on the second side, wherein the first plurality of clips are configured to clip onto and secure the polymer insulating insert to the base of the stub body, and the second plurality of clips are configured to clip onto and secure the polymer insulating insert to the inner rim within the locking end of the receptacle cap.
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