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Dual-function dust cover

US6398422B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 12, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3885
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dual-function dust cover is provided for a fiber optic connector having a mating end. The dust includes a securing portion for facilitating securing the dust cover to the fiber optic connector to protecting at least a portion of the mating end thereof. The dust cover also includes a pulling portion for attachment thereto of a pulling device to facilitate pulling the connector through an appropriate structure.

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