Patent ID: 7668431
Filing Date: 2010-02-23
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A grommet adapted for use with a fiber optic closure adapted to receive the grommet to provide a substantially sealed passage for a fiber optic cable passing through an opening in the closure, the grommet comprising: a central portion defining an axial opening adapted to selectively receive the fiber optic cable, wherein the central portion defines an outer surface; a slit extending in a generally radial direction from the outer surface of the central portion to the axial opening of the central portion, wherein the slit is adapted to allow selective passage of the fiber optic cable from outside the central portion to the axial opening of the central portion; a tab portion extending in a generally radial direction from the central portion; and an end cap portion provided at an axial end of the central portion, the end cap portion defining a selectively deformable outer lip that generally overhangs the outer surface of the central portion.