Patent ID: 8277128
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A device for covering a fiber optic adapter, the device comprising: a front portion and a back portion with an opening therebetween, wherein the back portion having at least one cover; the at least one cover having a top, a bottom, sidewalls and a back, wherein the top of the cover includes a locking arm extending therefrom, the locking arm having a first portion, a second portion extending from the first portion and a third portion extending from the second portion; wherein the third portion of the locking arm includes a downwardly extending member that is positioned within the opening between the front portion and the back portion, the downwardly extending member of the third portion includes a flange extending outwardly towards one of the sidewalls of the cover; wherein the locking arm is adapted to engage a latch within the adapter upon installation of the cover within the adapter; an opening in the front portion for receiving a removal tool; and a sealing member extending from the front portion, the sealing member for sealing an opening in the adapter to block access to the locking arm when the cover is installed within the adapter; whereby the back portion receives and covers a ferrule holder of the adapter.