Protective seal assembly for connector mating interface
US11796742B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3869
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector, such as a fiber optic connector, including a protective sealant layer bonded to a mating interface of the connector to protect against contaminants and damage to the mating interface prior to use. The sealant layer may comprise a liquid polymer applied to the mating interface using a seal mold to help prevent the polymer from wicking. The liquid polymer may dry at room temperature by solvent evaporation to form a protective barrier covering the mating interface to protect against physical and chemical damage. The protective seal layer also serves to clean the mating interface upon removal of the seal layer to provide for optimal performance of the connector.
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