Compact fiber optic component cleaning device and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8429784
APP PUB NO 20090126138A1
SERIAL NO

11941266

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A fiber optic component cleaning device includes a folder having a base, a cover and a separator. The cover and the separator are opposite one another relative to the base. The folder has a width. The base and cover have a fold therebetween such that the cover folds onto the base and the base and separator have a fold therebetween such that the separator folds onto the base. The base and cover have about an equal length and the separator has a length less than the length of the base and cover. A plurality of cleaner sheets are disposed in the folder. The cleaner sheets have a width that is about equal to or less than the width of the folder and have a length that is about equal to or less than the length of the base and cover. A top-most fresh cleaner sheet is separated from the plurality of cleaner sheets and is positioned on the separator sheet for cleaning the connector. When soiled, the soiled cleaner sheet is removed and discarded. A method for cleaning a fiber optic connector is also disclosed.

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC3600 WEST LAKE AVENUE GLENVIEW ILLINOIS 60026 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blair, Paul M Jonesboro, US 13 33
Forrest,, Jr Edward J Marietta, US 5 20

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