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Translucent dust cap and associated method for testing the continuity of an optical fiber jumper

  • US 6,554,485 B1
  • Filed: 09/11/2000
  • Issued: 04/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for testing continuity of an optical fiber jumper, the method comprising:

  • providing the optical fiber jumper comprising at least one optical fiber, first and second fiber optic connectors including respective ferrules mounted upon opposed ends of said at least one optical fiber, and at least one dust cap having a translucent end member mounted upon a respective ferrule;

    introducing light into one end of the at least one optical fiber; and

    monitoring the light emitted by the other end of the at least one optical fiber to thereby check the continuity of the optical fiber jumper, wherein said introducing and monitoring are performed while the at least one dust cap is mounted upon the respective ferrule.

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