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Sealing enclosure arrangements for optical fiber cables

US11428887B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

18Claims

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Assignee

CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA · BE

Inventors

Ronnie Rosa Georges Liefsoens · Tessenderlo, BE
Jiri ZAVREL · Leuven, BE
Eric Schurmans · Bergen, BE
Kristof Vastmans · Boutersem, BE
Dirk Jozef G. Van De Weyer · Beringen, BE
Bart Mattie Claessens · Hasselt, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 12, 2019
Grant date	Aug 30, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 12, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/4457
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Pairs of windows are cut into a distribution cable at various points along the length to couple some of the optical fibers of the distribution cable to drop cables. A wrap-type sealing arrangement can seal a first window of each pair. An enclosure-type sealing arrangement can seal a second window of each pair. The enclosure includes a splice tray and cable storage. Optical adapters and/or a passive splitter also may be disposed within the enclosure.

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