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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2001
Frederick J. Holmes, Plainville, MA (US);
Semco Machine Corporation, Wrentham, MA (US);
Abstract
A fiber optic module housing ( ) has a plurality of module seats ( ) for receipt of fiber optic modules ( ) having a connector portion extending through a connector opening ( ) of a front wall of the housing. A pressure bar ( ) is integrally connected to the cover ( ) through hinges ( ) and is movable to depress a locking arm ( ) of the connectors. A hole ( ) is provided in the back wall of base ( ) in alignment with each module seat for a straight test configuration and posts ( ) are provided in a recess ( ) of the base for a loop test configuration. In one embodiment the connector openings are aligned in a straight line and in another they are aligned in a stepped configuration.