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Dust cap for an optical ferrule

US7245813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2005
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3898
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dust cap for an optical ferrule is provided that has a sleeve with a first end and second end, the second end having at least one depression configured to engage a portion of the end face of an optical ferrule. The dust cap prevents dirt and debris from contaminating the front face of the optical ferrule if the optical ferrule has open guide pin holes.

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