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Optical fiber retention mechanism for securing optical fiber cable

US5214732A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1992
Grant dateMay 25, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/387
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber cable retention mechanism for securing an optical fiber cable to an optical fiber connector includes a sleeve assembly having a longitudinal axis. The sleeve assembly has an inner passageway which is disposed along the axis and sized to receive the cable connecting end of the connector. The assembly is further sized to securely receive at least a portion of the cable between the assembly and the cable connecting end.

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