Patent ID: 7980768
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic connector holder system for holding a fiber optic connector, the connector holder system comprising: a connector holder having a first side positioned opposite from a second side, the connector holder defining an interior cavity with an open end at the first side of the connector holder, the interior cavity being configured to hold a fiber optic connector; a fiber optic connector positioned within the connector holder, the fiber optic connector including a connector housing having a ferrule at one end and a boot at an opposite end, the ferrule holding an optical fiber, the fiber optic connector being removable from the connector holder without removing the boot from the connector housing; and a dust cap having an open end positioned opposite from a closed end and defining a central opening, the central opening of the dust cap being mounted on the ferrule of the fiber optic connector to provide a seal about the ferrule and to hold the dust cap to the fiber optic connector, the dust cap being mounted on the ferrule of the fiber optic connector while the fiber optic connector is stored at the connector holder.