Methods and devices for preventing contamination of fiber optic connectors
US9971100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/0006
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dust cap for use with a fiber optic connector. The connector has a ferrule comprising an optical fiber. The ferrule has an end portion that includes an end surface of the optical fiber through which optical signals are transmitted. The dust cap includes a cover and wiping material. The cover is removably positionable over the end portion of the ferrule. The wiping material is positioned at least partially inside the cover. The wiping material may be adjacent the end surface of the optical fiber when the cover is positioned over the end portion of the ferrule. The wiping material may be wiped across the end surface of the optical fiber when the cover is positioned over the end portion of the ferrule. The wiping material may be moveable with respect to the end surface of the optical fiber and may wipe thereacross when moved.
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