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Fiber handling tool with spring loaded doors

US12325114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2023
Grant dateJun 10, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B5/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fiber handling tool has a cover to engage optical fibers placed in the fiber handling tool. There may be more than one cover and the covers have at least two elastic elements. There are at least two elastic elements that cooperate to hold the optical fibers and/or cable in place and another elastic element may be used with a door lock that is rotatably attached to the cover. There are also structures for managing the routing of the optical fibers within the tool.

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