Multi-position fiber optic connector holder and method
US7218827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44526
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A housing including a plurality of openings for receiving fiber optic connectors and protecting the polished end face of the connectors from damage while the connectors are stored within a telecommunications connection cabinet. A module with a plurality of optical fiber cables connected to a first optical fiber cable and terminated by a fiber optic connector. Each of the connectors are inserted within openings in a connector holder for storage and protection until the cables need to be connected to a customer equipment cable.
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