Protective covers for fiber optic connector to modular protective covers for fiber optic connector assembly

US6986607B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Richard F. Roth · Downers Grove, US
• Joseph George · Amherst, US
• Sepehr Kiani · Cambridge, US
• John A. Lehman · Ellwood City, US
• Mark G. Vitello · Lowell, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 26, 2003
• Grant date: Jan 17, 2006
• Expiry date: Dec 2, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B6/43
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An optical interconnection system, particularly useful in a backplane arrangement in an electronic assembly. The interconnection system includes “dual-use” protective covers for protection from damage and/or cleaning within backplane and daughter card style connectors. The protective covers are modular for easy use. Some versions contain adhesive members that can remove contaminates from various portions of the connector assembly. The protective covers can be inserted into a backplane connector of an electronic assembly using a tool or as part of a “dummy board.”