Fiber optic interface device with positionable cleaning cover

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8727636
APP PUB NO 20110229088A1
SERIAL NO

13050629

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A fiber optic interface device (10) with a positionable cover (100) is disclosed. The device includes a ferrule (50) supported by a housing (21). The ferrule has a front section (65) with a surface (66) and is configured to support at least one optical path interface (OPI) at the front-section surface. The cover supports a cleaning member (170) and is positionable in open and closed positions. In the closed position, the cleaning member is proximate to the at least one optical path interface, and in the open position the at least one optical path interface is exposed.

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CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLC800 17TH STREET NW HICKORY NC 28601

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Isenhour, Micah C Lincolnton, US 24 1225
Knecht, Dennis M Hickory, US 61 2454
Luther, James P Hickory, US 125 8610

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