Translucent dust cap for fiber optic adapter

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2006-03-14

2009-08-11

Hess, Daniel A (Department: 2876)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

C385S039000, C385S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07572066

ABSTRACT:
A translucent dust cap for a fiber optic adapter allows the viewing of visible light emanating from a fiber optic connector coupled to the adapter, without removing the dust cap. A translucent dust cap for a fiber optic adapter that serves to diffuse a visible light source of sufficient power, such as that from a VFL, and lights up to aid in connector identification. A translucent dust cap for a fiber optic adapter that serves to attenuate infrared optical transmission power to prevent eye damage.

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