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Protection device for an optical connector comprising a membrane seal

US9261655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2015
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector having a ferrule, and a translucent or transparent covering membrane sealingly bonded with the ferrule by a paste zone and blanking the opening of the connector. The covering membrane being detachable from the ferrule by peeling and having a strip for gripping the membrane during peeling. The covering membrane having a line defining an easy cutting path to prevent its re-installment on the ferrule after its peel off.

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