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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
May. 31, 2017
3m Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Michel T. Menguy, Le Relecq-Kerhuon, FR;
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A multi-purpose sealing device is described herein for use in a port structure of fiber terminal, telecommunication enclosure; or a bulkhead. The exemplary sealing device has a body having an open end and a closed end, wherein the closed end includes a removable portion and a pulling device to facilitate removal of the exemplary sealing device from a port structure. In one aspect, the exemplary sealing device is a single part made of a resilient material, while an alternative aspect, the exemplary sealing device includes a rigid connection portion disposed within the open end of the body. The exemplary device can be used as a dust cap or plug prior to making a service connection and/or it can be used as a port/cable sealing device after the service connection is made.