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Fiber optic closure methods and apparatus

  • US 7,753,596 B2
  • Filed: 11/22/2005
  • Issued: 07/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/22/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fiber optic connector housing comprising:

  • a connector housing top piece;

    a connector housing bottom piece, wherein the connector housing top piece and the connector housing bottom piece define an interior cavity, and wherein at least one optical fiber is contained within the interior cavity;

    a plurality of ports attached to at least one of the connector housing top piece and the connector housing bottom piece; and

    a strength seal placed between the connector housing top piece and the connector housing bottom piece, wherein at least one of the connector housing bottom piece and the connector housing top piece defines a groove and the other of the at least one of the connector housing bottom piece and the connector housing top piece defines a tongue adapted to extend at least partially within the groove, and wherein a top portion of the tongue has a rounded shoulder;

    wherein the strength seal is adapted to attach the connector housing top piece to the connector housing bottom piece.

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