Optical fiber access tool
US4972581A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3616
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tool is provided for the purpose of allowing access to optical fibers held within a buffer tube. The buffer tube is held in a closed channel formed by the engagement of a clamp against a main body. A blade is inserted from the main body into the buffer tube so as to define a chord across the cross section of the buffer tube. The tool is drawn along the buffer tube so as to remove a portion of its protective covering threby allowing access to the optical fibers held therein.
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