Closure for optical fiber connective arrangements and method of providing same
US5185844A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/564
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber closure (20) which is particularly suitable for connecting small fiber count cables and for repairs of same includes a longitudinally extending electrical bonding and support member (70) for supporting in-line connections between optical fibers of cable end portions which enter the closure from opposite ends thereof. Each cable end portion extends through a cable and clamping and sealing means (40) which is adapted to become secured to a tubular member (60) in which is disposed the support member and which is adapted to provide sealed engagement with the entering cable end portion to prevent the ingress of moisture.
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