Fiber optic connector holder and method
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Apr 3, 2007
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Dec 30, 2004
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Jun 30, 2003
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a fiber optic connector holder sized to fit within an opening for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to permit a fiber optic connector with a dust cap positioned about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule to be inserted within and releasably held by the connector holder. The present invention further relates to a system for holding fiber optic connectors including a fiber optic connector holder mounted within an opening in a bulkhead for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to receive a fiber optic connector with a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule. The present invention also relates to a method of holding an optical fiber connector to a bulkhead, when the fiber optic connector includes a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | HICKORY, NC | 3103 |
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Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Barnes, Kathleen M | Golden Valley, MN | 43 | 2114 |
Conroy, James W | Prior Lake, MN | 25 | 1576 |
Douglas, Joel B | Hutchinson, MN | 44 | 2581 |
Holmquist, Marlon E | Gibbon, MN | 39 | 1075 |
Smith, Trevor D | Eden Prairie, MN | 173 | 7911 |
Tinucci, Thomas C | Chaska, MN | 74 | 4476 |
Walters, Cindy S | Prior Lake, MN | 29 | 1100 |
Cited Art Landscape
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5408557 FC-type optical fiber cable connector's adaptor | 155 | 1994 | |
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* 6431762 Optical connector adapter | 152 | 2000 | |
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6278829 Optical fiber routing and support apparatus | 169 | 1999 | |
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5448015 Support and Guide device for cables carrying elcetrical or light signals | 179 | 1992 | |
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6539147 Connectorized inside fiber optic drop | 178 | 2000 | |
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5233674 Fiber optic connector with sliding tab release | 180 | 1991 | |
6234683 Field repairable hermaphroditic connector | 240 | 1999 | |
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6577595 Systems and methods for transporting associated data signals over a network | 181 | 1999 | |
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6044193 Fiber optic interconnection enclosure having a forced air system | 215 | 1998 | |
6411767 Optical fiber interconnection closures | 172 | 1999 | |
6496640 Splice closure with removable and pivotable splice trays, and associated methods | 158 | 1999 | |
* 6554485 Translucent dust cap and associated method for testing the continuity of an optical fiber jumper | 161 | 2000 | |
6542688 Optical fiber splicing and connecting assembly | 164 | 2000 | |
6434313 Fiber optic closure with couplers and splice tray | 180 | 2000 | |
6539160 Optical fiber splicing and connecting assembly with coupler cassette | 214 | 2000 | |
6483977 Fiber management frame having movable work platform | 159 | 2001 | |
6792191 Local convergence cabinet | 151 | 2003 | |
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5883995 Fiber connector and adapter | 242 | 1997 | |
RE37489 Optical fiber distribution frame | 193 | 1997 | |
6208796 Fiber optic module | 284 | 1998 | |
6160946 Outside plant fiber distribution apparatus and method | 226 | 1998 | |
* 6347888 Fiber optic adapter, including hybrid connector system | 162 | 1998 | |
6424781 Optical fiber distribution frame with pivoting connector panels | 260 | 1999 | |
6363200 Outside plant fiber distribution apparatus and method | 184 | 2000 | |
6760531 Optical fiber distribution frame with outside plant enclosure | 309 | 2000 | |
2005/0002,633 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 186 | 2003 | |
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* 6227717 Dust caps for use with telecommunications adapters and connectors | 206 | 1997 | |
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5274729 Universal optical fiber buildout system | 236 | 1992 | |
* 6188825 Dust cover for protecting optical fiber sleeve housing | 153 | 1999 | |
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5647043 Unipartite jack receptacle | 231 | 1995 | |
6149315 Side load resistant buildout | 154 | 1998 | |
* 6464402 Optical fiber connector tuning index tool | 166 | 1999 | |
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5333222 Adapter for interconnecting optical fiber connectors or the like | 157 | 1993 | |
5825955 Fiber optic diversion connector | 160 | 1997 | |
5774612 Adapted for interconnecting optical fiber connectors | 158 | 1997 | |
* 6079881 Fiber optic connector receptacle assembly | 204 | 1998 | |
6240229 Connector assembly | 172 | 1998 | |
* 6425694 Fiber optic receptacle with protective shutter | 178 | 2000 | |
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5359688 Metal internal holding clips for fiber optic connector coupling | 160 | 1994 | |
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4995688 Optical fiber distribution frame | 315 | 1989 | |
5214735 Fiber optic connector retainer | 238 | 1992 | |
5317663 One-piece SC adapter | 452 | 1993 | |
5497444 High-density fiber distribution frame | 499 | 1995 | |
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5930425 High density coupling module | 148 | 1998 | |
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5333221 Universal adapter for optical connectors | 203 | 1992 | |
5542015 Optical fiber connector latching mechanism | 220 | 1994 | |
6027252 Simplified fiber optic receptacle | 177 | 1997 | |
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6188687 Broadband switch that manages traffic and method therefor | 166 | 1997 | |
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6452925 Universal access multimedia data network | 312 | 2000 | |
6453033 Automated system and method for subscriber line service control | 97 | 2001 | |
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* 5956444 Radiation absorbing shield for fiber optic systems | 194 | 1997 | |
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* 4736100 Optical loop attenuator simulating an optical system | 177 | 1986 | |
5073042 Coupling bushing for various types of optical fiber connectors | 189 | 1990 | |
* 5076688 Optical simulator with loop-back attenuator having metalized optical fiber | 196 | 1991 | |
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6480487 Digital loop carrier remote terminal having integrated digital subscriber plug-in line cards for multiplexing of telephone and broadband signals | 185 | 1998 |
Patent Citation Ranking
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Patent Info | (Count) | # Cites | Year |
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9882362 Enclosure for controling access to different telecommunication components | 0 | 2015 | |
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9927591 Rapid deployment packaging for optical fiber | 0 | 2016 | |
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* 2009/0214,162 APPARATUS AND FIBER OPTIC CABLE RETENTION SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME | 16 | 2008 | |
8408815 Optical fiber connector and adapter | 28 | 2009 | |
* 2010/0322,561 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR AND ADAPTER | 14 | 2009 | |
8465317 Latching connector with remote release | 31 | 2011 | |
8974124 Fiber optic connector | 0 | 2012 | |
9268103 Interlockable fiber optic connector adaptors | 0 | 2013 | |
9360649 Cable guide for fiber optic cables | 2 | 2013 | |
9188747 True one piece housing fiber optic adapter | 2 | 2013 | |
9618703 Connector housing for securing an optical cable and methods of use and manufacture thereof | 0 | 2013 | |
9477049 Lockable connectors and connection assemblies | 1 | 2013 | |
9535230 Integrated fiber optic cable fan-out connector | 1 | 2014 | |
9297964 Optical fiber connector assembly | 1 | 2014 | |
9274287 Optical fiber connector and ferrule | 0 | 2014 | |
9618702 Reduced-profile data transmission element connectors, adapters, and connection assemblies thereof | 2 | 2014 | |
9599778 Latching connector with remote release | 1 | 2014 | |
9494745 Sealable communication cable connection assemblies | 0 | 2015 | |
9658409 Optical fiber connector with changeable polarity | 0 | 2015 | |
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7899300 Dust caps for fiber optic connectors | 1 | 2009 | |
* 2010/0310,226 Dust Caps for Fiber Optic Connectors | 37 | 2009 | |
8244089 Dust caps for fiber optic connectors | 3 | 2010 | |
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9781493 Patch panel tray assembly | 0 | 2016 | |
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7734138 Fiber optic connector holders | 27 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0298,764 Fiber optic connector holders | 2 | 2007 | |
* 8472773 Fiber optic connector holder | 25 | 2010 | |
* 2012/0033,926 Fiber Optic Connector Holder | 3 | 2010 | |
* 9297962 Mono-block type optical fiber adapter | 1 | 2013 | |
* 2014/0147,082 MONO-BLOCK TYPE OPTICAL FIBER ADAPTER | 4 | 2013 | |
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7583883 Fiber optic connector holder | 17 | 2005 | |
* 2007/0025,674 Fiber optic connector holder | 7 | 2005 | |
7623749 Fiber distribution hub with modular termination blocks | 48 | 2006 | |
* 2007/0165,995 Fiber distribution hub with modular termination blocks | 63 | 2006 | |
* 7352948 Service blocker device and method | 3 | 2006 | |
* 2007/0177,843 Service blocker device and method | 3 | 2006 | |
7646958 Fiber distribution hub with half-loop pigtail storage | 35 | 2007 | |
7941026 Adapter block including connector storage | 0 | 2007 | |
7583885 Fiber distribution enclosure | 12 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0124,038 Fiber distribution enclosure | 28 | 2007 | |
7457503 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 101 | 2007 | |
7407330 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 99 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0075,411 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 30 | 2007 | |
7711234 Reskinnable fiber distribution hub | 5 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0080,829 Reskinnable fiber distribution hub | 11 | 2007 | |
7760984 Fiber distribution hub with swing frame and wrap-around doors | 43 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0031,585 Fiber Distribution Hub with Swing Frame and Wrap-Around Doors | 59 | 2007 | |
7519259 Increasing capacity of a telecommunications cabinet | 58 | 2007 | |
7515805 Fiber optic splitter | 53 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0025,684 Fiber Optic Splitter | 62 | 2007 | |
* 2008/0019,655 Fiber Optic Splitter | 55 | 2007 | |
7728225 Fiber distribution hub with dual swing frames | 10 | 2007 | |
7756383 Service blocker device and method | 2 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0016,684 Service blocker device and method | 4 | 2008 | |
7841775 Connector storage system | 19 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0087,157 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER AND METHOD | 73 | 2008 | |
7809233 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 25 | 2008 | |
* 2008/0317,425 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINET WITH CONNECTOR STORAGE | 71 | 2008 | |
7751672 Low profile fiber distribution hub | 19 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0110,359 LOW PROFILE FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB | 15 | 2008 | |
7720344 Fiber distribution hub | 3 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0103,879 Fiber Distribution Hub | 18 | 2008 | |
7860365 Edge protector for fiber optic cable routing | 1 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0190,894 Edge Protector for Fiber Optic Cable Routing | 16 | 2008 | |
8229265 Fiber distribution hub with multiple configurations | 2 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0263,096 FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB WITH MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS | 41 | 2008 | |
7844159 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 21 | 2008 | |
* 2009/0074,372 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTION CABINET | 77 | 2008 | |
8238709 Multi-configuration mounting system for fiber distribution hub | 0 | 2008 | |
7809234 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 43 | 2009 | |
7715682 Fiber distribution hub having an adjustable plate | 1 | 2009 | |
* 2009/0226,143 FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE PLATE | 6 | 2009 | |
7831125 Wall mount distribution arrangement | 1 | 2009 | |
7826706 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 21 | 2009 | |
* 2009/0196,565 Telecommunications Connection Cabinet | 56 | 2009 | |
7945137 Fiber optic connector holder | 3 | 2009 | |
* 2009/0285,541 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER | 10 | 2009 | |
8382382 Fiber optic adapter with integrally molded ferrule alignment structure | 9 | 2009 | |
8224144 Fiber optic connector storage apparatus and methods for using the same | 5 | 2009 | |
8068712 Fiber distribution hub | 6 | 2009 | |
8005335 Fiber distribution hub with pigtail routing | 1 | 2010 | |
8380036 Splitter module with connectorized pigtail manager | 14 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0183,276 Splitter Module with Connectorized Pigtail Manager | 8 | 2010 | |
8262294 Fiber optic dust cap and connector for terminating multi-fiber optical cables | 3 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0188,813 Fiber Optic Dust Cap and Connector for Terminating Multi-Fiber Optical Cables | 15 | 2010 | |
8532490 Methods, systems and devices for integrating wireless technology into a fiber optic network | 17 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0226,654 Methods, Systems and Devices for Integrating Wireless Technology into a Fiber Optic Network | 2 | 2010 | |
8009955 Reskinnable fiber distribution hub | 0 | 2010 | |
8032002 Fiber distribution hub | 0 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0290,753 FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB | 13 | 2010 | |
7964793 Fiber distribution hub with dual swing frames | 3 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0209,066 FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB WITH DUAL SWING FRAMES | 5 | 2010 | |
* 2010/0329,623 LOW PROFILE FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB | 2 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0026,894 WALL-MOUNTED FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB | 7 | 2010 | |
8374478 Fiber optic dust cap and connector for terminating multi-fiber optical cables | 1 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0013,876 Fiber Optic Dust Cap and Connector for Terminating Multi-Fiber Optical Cables | 3 | 2010 | |
8577198 Fiber distribution hub with swing frame and wrap-around doors | 1 | 2010 | |
8606067 Pedestal terminal with swing frame | 3 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0058,785 PEDESTAL TERMINAL WITH SWING FRAME | 3 | 2010 | |
8428419 Fiber distribution hub with internal cable spool | 2 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0103,761 Fiber Distribution Hub with Internal Cable Spool | 8 | 2010 | |
8184940 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 6 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0019,965 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABINET WITH CONNECTOR STORAGE | 7 | 2010 | |
7995894 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 6 | 2010 | |
7980768 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 6 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0033,158 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER AND METHOD | 3 | 2010 | |
* 2011/0033,164 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTION CABINET | 2 | 2010 | |
8958679 Fibre-optic telecommunications module | 2 | 2011 | |
8498510 Fiber distribution enclosure | 0 | 2011 | |
8649649 Fiber distribution hub with connectorized stub cables | 6 | 2011 | |
* 2011/0235,986 OPTICAL FIBER DRAWER WITH CONNECTORIZED STUB CABLE | 0 | 2011 | |
8391664 Fiber optic connector holder | 2 | 2011 | |
* 2011/0176,785 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR HOLDER | 2 | 2011 | |
9078287 Fiber to the antenna | 9 | 2011 | |
8837940 Methods and systems for distributing fiber optic telecommunication services to local areas and for supporting distributed antenna systems | 46 | 2011 | |
8357851 Fiber distribution hub with dual swing frames | 0 | 2011 | |
8401357 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 7 | 2011 | |
8210756 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 5 | 2011 | |
8224145 Installing splitter module, storage receptacles and pigtails while pigtail connectors left in the storage receptacles | 4 | 2011 | |
8498511 Fiber distribution hub with modular termination blocks | 3 | 2011 | |
8873922 Fan-out and parking module | 0 | 2011 | |
8538228 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 4 | 2012 | |
8369677 Fiber optic connector storage apparatus and methods for using the same | 3 | 2012 | |
8636421 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 3 | 2012 | |
9535229 Fiber optic cassette, system, and method | 0 | 2012 | |
8811791 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 3 | 2013 | |
8845205 Fiber optic adapter with integrally molded ferrule alignment structure | 8 | 2013 | |
8818158 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 1 | 2013 | |
8929740 Methods, systems and devices for integrating wireless technology into a fiber optic network | 9 | 2013 | |
9146362 Insertion and removal tool for a fiber optic ferrule alignment sleeve | 1 | 2013 | |
9146374 Rapid deployment packaging for optical fiber | 1 | 2013 | |
9223094 Flexible optical circuit, cassettes, and methods | 6 | 2013 | |
9335504 Fiber distribution hub with swing frame and wrap-around doors | 0 | 2013 | |
9122019 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 2 | 2013 | |
9435975 Modular high density telecommunications frame and chassis system | 0 | 2014 | |
9341798 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 0 | 2014 | |
9348103 Low profile fiber distribution hub | 1 | 2014 | |
9304276 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 0 | 2014 | |
9414137 Methods and systems for distributing fiber optic telecommunication services to local areas and for supporting distributed antenna systems | 1 | 2014 | |
8992095 Fiber optic adapter with integrally molded ferrule alignment structure | 2 | 2014 | |
9201206 Telecommunications cabinet with connector storage | 2 | 2014 | |
9438342 Methods, systems, and devices for integrating wireless technology into a fiber optic network | 1 | 2015 | |
9851524 Slidable fiber optic connection module with cable slack management | 0 | 2015 | |
9354402 Fiber optic adapter with integrally molded ferrule alignment structure | 1 | 2015 | |
9494758 Fiber optic distribution system | 0 | 2015 | |
9553669 Fiber to the antenna | 2 | 2015 | |
9250408 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 2 | 2015 | |
9470851 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 1 | 2015 | |
9915793 Removal tool for a fiber optic ferrule alignment sleeve | 0 | 2015 | |
9470869 Rapid deployment packaging for optical fiber | 1 | 2015 | |
9851525 Facilitating installation of fiber optic networks | 0 | 2015 | |
* 9417403 Fiber optic connector with field installable outer connector housing and keyed ferrule hub | 0 | 2015 | |
9874711 Flexible optical circuit, cassettes, and methods | 0 | 2015 | |
9541724 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 1 | 2015 | |
9690063 Low profile fiber distribution hub | 0 | 2016 | |
9778422 Fiber optic adapter with integrally molded ferrule alignment structure | 0 | 2016 | |
9893813 Methods, systems, and devices for integrating wireless technology into a fiber optic network | 0 | 2016 | |
9784928 Fiber optic connector holder and method | 0 | 2016 | |
9804353 Telecommunications connection cabinet | 0 | 2016 | |
9888524 Fiber to the antenna | 0 | 2017 | |
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* 9606299 Fiber optic connection system | 0 | 2014 | |
* 2015/0362,678 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION SYSTEM | 4 | 2014 |
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