CPC G02B 6/3888 (2021.05) [G02B 6/3825 (2013.01); G02B 6/3893 (2013.01); G02B 6/38875 (2021.05)] | 9 Claims |
1. A boot for a fiber optic connector, the fiber optic connector having a housing, at least two fiber optic ferrules, and a crimp body, the boot comprising:
a center portion having a front end and a back end, a first longitudinal opening extending between the front end and the back end to receive a portion of the crimp body and a fiber optic cable;
a back portion attached to the center portion and extending away from the front end of the center portion, the back portion defining a second longitudinal opening that is in communication with the first longitudinal opening; and
a front extension portion connected to the center portion and engageable with the fiber optic connector, the front extension portion extending forward and beyond the front end of the center portion and having at least one latch to engage a receptacle.
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