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A dual-function dust cover is provided for a fiber optic connector having a mating end. The dust includes a securing portion for facilitating securing the dust cover to the fiber optic connector to protecting at least a portion of the mating end thereof. The dust cover also includes a pulling portio

A dual-function dust cover is provided for a fiber optic connector having a mating end. The dust includes a securing portion for facilitating securing the dust cover to the fiber optic connector to protecting at least a portion of the mating end thereof. The dust cover also includes a pulling portion for attachment thereto of a pulling device to facilitate pulling the connector through an appropriate structure.

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1. A fiber optic connector assembly, comprising:a fiber optic connector for termination to an optical fiber cable and including a mating end, a plug portion at the mating end, a fiber-terminating ferrule exposed at the plug portion, an alignment pin projecting from the mating end and a jack screw ad

1. A fiber optic connector assembly, comprising:a fiber optic connector for termination to an optical fiber cable and including a mating end, a plug portion at the mating end, a fiber-terminating ferrule exposed at the plug portion, an alignment pin projecting from the mating end and a jack screw adjacent the mating end; a dust cover including a mating face and a receptacle for receiving the plug portion at the mating end of the fiber optic connector, a recess in a base of the receptacle for accommodating said ferrule, a hole for receiving said alignment pin and an internally threaded hole for receiving said jack screw to secure the dust cover to the connector; and said dust cover including a pulling portion for attachment thereto of a pulling device to facilitate pulling the connector and terminated optical fiber cable through an appropriate structure.