An interface converter is provided for mechanically and optically coupling a non-ruggedized fiber optic connector with a ruggedized adapter port. In a preferred embodiment, the interface converter attaches to an SC fiber optic connector and together form a converted fiber optic connector compatible with...http://www.google.de/patents/US7677814?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7677814 - Mechanical interface converter for making non-ruggedized fiber optic connectors compatible with a ruggedized fiber optic adapter