Optical fiber termination apparatus and methods for using...

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2005-12-21

2008-12-23

Kim, Ellen (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

Plug/termination device

C385S078000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07469091

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber termination apparatus includes a body portion having an optical fiber outlet therein and a connector receiving portion extending from the body portion and having an outer wall defining an optical fiber connector receiving chamber and having an opening to the connector receiving chamber at an end thereof spaced from the body portion. An optical connector is positioned in the opening, wherein the opening is configured to receive the optical connector therein without rotating the optical connector relative to the connector receiving portion. A sealing member is positioned between the optical connector and the outer wall of the connector receiving portion to seal a gap therebetween. A cover is positioned on the optical connector and the connector receiving portion that retains the optical connector in the opening and compresses the sealing member between the outer wall of the connector receiving portion and the optical connector without rotating the optical connector relative to the connector receiving portion.

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