FIBER OPTIC PROTECTIVE SHUTTER
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1. A protection system for a fiber optic coupling, the fiber optic coupling having a first housing with a guide slot in a side wall, the system comprising:
- a protective cap including a slot in a side wall and defining a passage for receiving the first housing whereby the protective cap slot aligns with the guide slot in the first housing; and
a protective shutter pivotally connected to the protective cap and configured to cover a distal end of the fiber optic coupling.
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A protection system for a fiber optic coupling having a first housing with a guide slot in a side wall includes a protective cap with a slot in a side wall and defining a passage for receiving the first housing whereby the protective cap slot aligns with the guide slot in the first housing and a protective shutter pivotally connected to the protective cap for covering a distal end of the fiber optic coupling.
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1. A protection system for a fiber optic coupling, the fiber optic coupling having a first housing with a guide slot in a side wall, the system comprising:
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a protective cap including a slot in a side wall and defining a passage for receiving the first housing whereby the protective cap slot aligns with the guide slot in the first housing; and
a protective shutter pivotally connected to the protective cap and configured to cover a distal end of the fiber optic coupling. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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- 3. A protective shutter for a fiber optic coupler to prevent dust and other contaminants from entering the coupler, the shutter comprising a protective cap configured to protect fibers in a fiber optic connection and a lid pivotally connected to the protective cap configured to cover a distal end of the fiber optic coupler.
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