Fiber optic connectors and connectorized cable assembly with sealing components
US12265269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/38875
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic connector that includes a connector body comprising a ferrule retaining portion, a pusher engagement portion and a body cable passage extending through the pusher engagement portion and the ferrule retaining portion. The connector includes a ferrule assembly structurally configured to be retained by the ferrule retaining portion with an optical fiber bore of the ferrule assembly in alignment with the body cable passage. The connector includes a pusher structurally configured to axially engage the pusher engagement portion with a pusher cable passage in alignment with the body cable passage, and a seal component with superabsorbent properties.
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