Patent ID: 8038356
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter, the fiber optic connector comprising: a one-piece unitary housing extending from a first end to a second end, the one-piece unitary housing including: a connector body extending from a first end to a second end, the connector body including: a compression sleeve positioned over the gripping surface of the one-piece unitary housing, the compression sleeve and the gripping surface adapted to attach strength members of a fiber optic cable to the one-piece unitary housing between the compression sleeve and the gripping surface; a ferrule assembly mounted at least partially within the connector body, the ferrule assembly including a ferrule and a spring, the spring being positioned within the spring pocket of the central passage of the one-piece unitary housing and being configured to bias the ferrule towards the first end of the connector body; a sleeve including an internal shoulder that abuts the external shoulder of the flange of the one-piece unitary housing; a sealing member positioned at least partially within an exterior groove of the sleeve; and a retaining nut positioned around a portion of the sleeve and adapted to abut a nut shoulder of the sleeve.