Flexible, multi-fiber fiber optic jumper
US6764221B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4472
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible multifiber fiber optic jumper is provided with a multifiber ferrule mounted to a first end of optical fibers and at least one ferrule mounted to the second end of the optical fibers. The flexible multifiber fiber optic jumper also has a protective covering over at least a portion of the plurality of optical fibers with the plurality of optical fibers being free to move relative to one another within the protective covering. The flexible multifiber fiber optic jumper may also have a transition boot to bend it through a predetermined angle and a furcation body to allow for multiple connectors at one end.
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