Patent ID: 7376323
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic adapter module comprising: a unitary body with a housing portion and a mounting portion that are formed as an integral unit; the housing portion including a plurality of adapters formed as an integral unit with the housing portion; each adapter including an access opening, a front opening and a rear opening, the front and rear openings configured to receive and mate with fiber optic connectors and optically connect fiber optic connectors inserted into the front and rear openings; inner housing components and a ferrule alignment sleeve for each adapter; the access opening positioned between the front and rear openings and sized to permit the inner housing components and the ferrule alignment sleeve to be positioned within the adapter between the front and rear openings; the mounting portion configured to mount the integral body within a chassis through a front opening of the chassis and position the housing portion adjacent one side of the chassis with adapters accessible through the front and a rear opening on the chassis.