Post-connectorization boot, connectorized fiber optic cable assembly including same, and related methods
US6672774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3888
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A strain relief boot that attaches to and can be removed from a pre-assembled fiber optic cable and connector, as well as, related strain relief boot designs and methods of assembly are disclosed. The strain relief boot may be overmolded, formed of a unitary unit, include two components, or even a coil element. The strain relief boot may be used during original assembly or as a replacement part. A variety of strain relief boot design alternatives and fiber optic assemblies that include the strain relief boot are disclosed.
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