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Connector port for network interface device

  • US 7,748,911 B2
  • Filed: 10/22/2007
  • Issued: 07/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network interface device adapted to optically connect a connectorized optical fiber from inside the network interface device to a pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable from outside the network interface device, the network interface device comprising:

  • an enclosure having an external wall defining an interior cavity and with a drop cable opening located within the external wall;

    andan exterior connector port connected to the drop cable opening, wherein the exterior connector port comprises a base and a cover moveably mounted to the base and a connector receptacle removably secured within the connector port, the connector receptacle comprising a first end for receiving the connectorized optical fiber and a second end for receiving the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable, and further comprising a connector adapter sleeve disposed within the connector receptacle for aligning the connectorized optical fiber with an optical fiber of the pre-connectorized fiber optic drop cable.

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