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Method and apparatus for cutting optical fibres

US4790464A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 1987
Grant dateDec 13, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/357
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for cutting optical fibres, whereby said optical fibres provided with at least one protective covering, are caused to be cut by the transveral movement of two blades rigidly connected to one another and forming an angle of less than 45.degree. between them.

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