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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2021
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc., Kent, WA (US);
Xiaoxing Zhang, Kent, WA (US);
Daniel Bagby, Kent, WA (US);
CARLISLE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Kent, WA (US);
Abstract
A connector, such as a fiber optic connector, including a protective sealant layer bonded to a mating interface of the connector to protect against contaminants and damage to the mating interface prior to use. The sealant layer may comprise a liquid polymer applied to the mating interface using a seal mold to help prevent the polymer from wicking. The liquid polymer may dry at room temperature by solvent evaporation to form a protective barrier covering the mating interface to protect against physical and chemical damage. The protective seal layer also serves to clean the mating interface upon removal of the seal layer to provide for optimal performance of the connector.