Protected Fiber Optic Assemblies and Methods for Forming the Same
OwnerZiwei Liuinventor
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Abstract
Fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a protecting material that encapsulates a portion of a fiber optic connector for protecting the same in the field until needed by the craft. In one embodiment, the fiber optic assembly includes a protective barrier such as a tape, foil, or the like disposed about the fiber optic connector. In other embodiments, the fiber optic assembly includes structure for removing the protecting material such as a ripcord or a notch in the protecting material. Additionally, the protecting material may include carbon black for providing UV protection.
Claims24
1 A fiber optic assembly, comprising:
- a fiber optic connector having at least one ferrule with at least one optical fiber attached to the ferrule;
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- a protecting material encapsulating a portion of the fiber optic connector for protecting the same.
The fiber optic assembly of claim 1, wherein the fiber optic assembly further includes a fiber optic cable.
A fiber optic assembly, comprising:
- a fiber optic connector having at least one ferrule with at least one optical fiber and a dust cap disposed on a portion of the at least one ferrule;
- a fiber optic cable;
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- a protecting material encapsulating a portion of the fiber optic connector for protecting the same.
A method of making a fiber optic assembly comprising the steps of:
- providing a fiber optic connector;
- and
- encapsulating a portion of the fiber optic connector with a protecting material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.