Patent ID: 9122019
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic connector holder system comprising: a fiber optic connector including a connector body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, the fiber optic connector also including a ferrule positioned at the first end of the connector body, the ferrule having a side surface and an end surface, the ferrule holding an optical fiber having a polished end face positioned at the end surface of the ferrule; a connector holder configured to hold the fiber optic connector so that the longitudinal axis of the fiber optic connector is generally horizontal when the fiber optic connector is held by the connector holder, the connector holder being structured to hold the fiber optic connector in a first orientation and being structured to not hold the fiber optic connector in a second, opposite orientation; and a ferrule cover defining a receptacle in which the polished end face of the fiber optic connector is disposed so that an inner surface of the ferrule cover engages the side surface of the ferrule and a closed end of the ferrule cover opposes the polished end face of the optical fiber.