Cable adapters with integrated seal, optical connectors, optical cable assemblies, and methods of fabricating the same

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12140804
APP PUB NO 20240069288A1
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18387961

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Cable adapters, connector assemblies, and optical cable assemblies incorporating an integral seal are disclosed. According to one aspect, a cable adapter includes a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end. The cable adapter further includes a seal groove within a surface of the second end, at least one opening within the seal groove, wherein the at least one opening is fluidly coupled to the passageway, and a seal within the seal groove. The seal includes a sealing material disposed within the seal groove, the at least one opening, and along an interior surface of the passageway.

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CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA CORNING NY 14831

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baca, Adra Smith Lincolnton, US 32 605
Isenhour, Micah Colen Lincolnton, US 114 1578

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