Fiber optic extender ports, assemblies and methods of making the same

An extender port for making optical connections, comprising:

• a shell;
• a first connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a first connection port passageway;
• a second connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a second port passageway, the second connection port passageway being aligned with the first connection port passageway;
• and
• at least one securing feature associated with the at least one connection port passageway, wherein a portion of the at least one securing feature is capable of translating within a portion of the shell.

An extender port for making optical connections, comprising:

• a shell;
• a first connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a connection port passageway;
• a second connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a second port passageway, the second connection port passageway being aligned with the first connection port passageway;
• and
• at least one securing feature associated with the at least one connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature comprises a common securing member that is capable of translating within a portion of the shell.

An extender port for making optical connections, comprising:

• a shell;
• a first connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a connection port passageway;
• a second connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a second port passageway, the second connection port passageway being aligned with the first connection port passageway;
• and
• at least one securing feature associated with the at least one connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature comprises a bore, and the at least one securing feature is capable of translating within a portion of the shell wherein the at least one securing feature translates from a retain position to an open position as a suitable fiber optic connector is inserted into the at least one connection port.

An extender port for making optical connections, comprising:

• a shell;
• a first connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a connection port passageway;
• a second connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a second port passageway, the second connection port passageway being aligned with the first connection port passageway;
• and
• at least one securing feature associated with the at least one connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature comprises a bore and a locking feature, and the at least one securing feature is capable of translating within a portion of shell, and wherein the at least one securing feature translates from a retain position to an open position as a suitable fiber optic connector is inserted into the at least one connection port.

An extender port for making optical connections, comprising:

• a shell;
• a first connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a connection port passageway;
• a second connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity and defining a second port passageway, the second connection port passageway being aligned with the first connection port passageway;
• and
• at least one securing feature associated with the at least one connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature comprises a locking member and an actuator, and the at least one securing feature is capable of translating within a portion of the shell, wherein the at least one securing feature translates from a retain position to an open position as a suitable fiber optic connector is inserted into the at least one connection port.

A method of making an extender port, comprising:

• providing a shell comprising a first connection port having an optical connector opening and a connection port passageway;
• and
• assembling at least one securing feature so it is associated with a connection port passageway of the shell securing;
• and
• installing at least one securing feature resilient member for biasing a portion of the at least one securing feature.

A method of making an extender port, comprising:

• providing a shell comprising a first connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity of the extender port and defining a first connection port passageway, and a second connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the extender port into a cavity of the extender port and defining a second connection port passageway, where the second connection port passageway is aligned with the first connection port passageway;
• assembling at least one securing feature so it is associated with a connection port passageway of the shell;
• and
• installing at least one securing feature resilient member for biasing a portion of the at least one securing feature.