Patent ID: 6186670
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber connector module comprising:a housing having a front body portion connected to a back body portion, wherein the front body portion and the back body portion, in combination, define a chamber which extends from the front body portion to the back body portion, wherein the front body portion further defines a front opening of the chamber through which first and second fiber connectors and an optical adapter can be inserted and wherein the back body portion defines a back opening of the chamber and includes fiber connector retaining means disposed adjacent to the back opening and for retaining the first fiber connector in the chamber; anda cover coupled to the front body portion of the housing, wherein the cover can be disposed in a closed position and at least one open position, wherein in the closed position the cover substantially seals the front opening of the housing and wherein in the at least one open position the adapter can be inserted into the chamber through the front opening.