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Removable sleeve for fiber optic connectors for high density applications

  • US 8,559,781 B2
  • Filed: 11/06/2009
  • Issued: 10/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sleeve to be attached to an outer portion of a fiber optic connector to assist in installing and removing the fiber optic connector from an adapter comprising:

  • a body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface defining a central opening extending between a front end and a back end, the central opening configured to receive at least a portion of the fiber optic connector;

    at least one first extension extending from the body;

    at least one second extension extending from the interior surface into the central opening, the at least one second extension disposed between the at least one first extension and the back end; and

    an extended portion extending from a portion of the body away from the front end and beyond the back end.

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