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Single boot for duplex fiber optic connectors

US7641398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Inventors

Stephen O'Riorden · Stow, US
David Geldart · Arlington, US
Kenichiro Nakamura · Otsu, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2008
Grant date	Jan 5, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 20, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/38875
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for holding a first fiber optic connector and a second fiber optic connector includes a housing configured to secure the first fiber optic connector and the second fiber optic connector at a first end and a strain relief boot connected to a second end of the housing. The housing and the strain relief boot are configured to form a passageway to receive a fiber optic cable that is connected to both the first fiber optic connector and the second fiber optic connector.

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