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US 11,536,913 B2Granted
Fiber optic connectors and connectorization employing adhesive admitting adapters
AssigneeCorning Research & Development Corporation
InventorJoel Christopher Rosson
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Abstract
Fiber optic connectors, connector housings, connectorized cable assemblies, and methods for the connectorization of cable assemblies are provided with particular cable adapter features, adapter extensions, multi-diametrical sealing flexures, subcutaneous sealing elements, and combinations thereof, for improved connector and cable performance, integrity, and durability.
Claims8
A fiber optic connector comprising:
- a connector housing comprising a longitudinal axis;
- a multi-diametrical sealing flexure comprising a cable engaging portion sized for engaging an outer cable surface and a connector housing engaging portion sized for engaging an outer housing surface of the connector housing;
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- a subcutaneous sealing element configured for positioning between an outer surface of the connector housing and an inner surface of the multi-diametrical sealing flexure, wherein the subcutaneous sealing element bounds an entire rotational periphery of the connector housing about the longitudinal axis of the connector housing and cooperates with the multi-diametrical sealing flexure to form an annular projection in an outer surface of the multi-diametrical sealing flexure when assembled.
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