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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2008
Marcel G. Mures, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Omar J. Trevino, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Marcel G. Mures, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Omar J. Trevino, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
Terminal shields are provided that are configured to protect an optical terminal device. The terminal shield comprises a first portion configured to be secured with respect to the optical terminal device. The terminal shield further comprises a second portion pivotally attached to the first portion. The second portion is configured to be pivoted relative to the first portion between an open orientation to provide access to an area of the optical terminal device and a closed orientation with the terminal shield disposed about a portion of the optical terminal device.