# US 2021/0239918 A1 · Outdoor rated fiber optic jumper cable > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0239918 A1 - Document ID: US20210239918A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/162,291 - Filed: 2021-01-29 - Published: 2021-08-05 - Earliest claimed: 2020-01-31 - Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC - Applicants: CommScope Technologies LLC - Inventors: Anthony Leonard LeFebvre; Thomas Marcouiller; Oscar Fernando Bran de León - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210239918A1 ## CPC - G02B 6/3898: {Tools, e.g. handheld; Tuning wrenches; Jigs used with connectors, e.g. for extracting, removing or inserting in a panel, for engaging or coupling connectors, for assembling or disassembling components within the connector, for applying clips to hold two connectors together or for crimping (tools for cleaning, G02B6/3866; tools in general B25B)} - G02B 6/3849: {using mechanical protective elements, e.g. caps, hoods, sealing membranes (G02B6/3816 takes precedence; provisionally see H01R13/44)} - G02B 6/3885: {Multicore or multichannel optical connectors, i.e. one single ferrule containing more than one fibre, e.g. ribbon type (optical ribbon cable G02B6/4403, G02B6/448)} - G02B 6/38875: {Protection from bending or twisting} - G02B 6/3891: {Bayonet type} - G02B 6/3893: {Push-pull type, e.g. snap-in, push-on} - G02B 6/3894: {Screw-lock type} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS ## Abstract The present disclosure relates generally to a fiber optic jumper including a fiber optic cable that extends between first and second cable ends. The fiber optic cable includes a cable jacket containing at least first and second optical fibers. The fiber optic jumper also includes an optical transceiver module directly terminated at the first end of the fiber optic cable, and at least one fiber optic connector directly terminated at the second end of the fiber optic cable. The fiber optic jumper is outdoor rated for temperatures ranging from minus 40 to 75 degrees Celsius. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fiber optic jumper comprising: a fiber optic cable that extends between first and second cable ends, the fiber optic cable including a cable jacket containing at least first and second optical fibers; an optical transceiver module directly terminated at the first end of the fiber optic cable; at least one fiber optic connector directly terminated at the second end of the fiber optic cable; and the fiber optic jumper being outdoor rated for temperatures ranging from −40 to 75 degrees Celsius. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein the optical transceiver module includes a connector body having a SFP form factor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The fiber optic jumper of claim 2, further comprising an outer housing that at least partially surrounds the connector body. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The fiber optic jumper of claim 3, wherein the outer housing is adapted to fasten with respect to a connector receiver including a port for receiving the connector body to provide an electrical connection with the optical transceiver module. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The fiber optic jumper of claim 4, wherein an environmental seal is formed between the outer housing and the connector receiver. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The fiber optic jumper of claim 4, wherein the housing fastens to the connector receiver by a threaded connection, a bayonet-style connection, or a push-pull connection. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein the fiber optic cable is environmentally sealed with respect to a rear end of the optical transceiver module. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The fiber optic jumper of claim 7, further comprising a shape-memory sleeve for providing sealing between the fiber optic cable and the rear end of the optical transceiver module. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein the optical transceiver module is adapted to environmentally seal with respect to a connector receiver including a port for receiving a plug end of the optical transceiver module to provide an electrical connection with the optical transceiver module. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein the optical transceiver module is configured to support 10 gigabit per second data rates. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein the optical transceiver module is configured to support 25 gigabit per second data rates. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein a tensile strength element of the fiber optic cable is anchored to a rear end of the optical transceiver module. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The fiber optic jumper of claim 1, wherein the at least one fiber optic connector is hardened. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The fiber optic jumper of claim 13, wherein both the first and second optic fibers are supported at a single fiber optic connector having at least one ferrule. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The fiber optic jumper of claim 14, wherein the single fiber optic connector has a first ferrule for supporting the first optical fiber and a second ferrule for supporting the second optical fiber. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The fiber optic jumper of claim 13, wherein the fiber optic cable is sealed relative to the hardened fiber optic connector and a tensile strength element of the fiber optic connector is anchored to a rear end of the hardened fiber optic connector. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The fiber optic jumper of claim 16, wherein the hardened fiber optic connector includes a twist-to-secure fastener for securing the hardened fiber optic connector to a fiber optic adapter or another fiber optic connector.