Aerial, pedestal, below grade, or buried optical fiber closure
US5446823A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/139
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal end seal for a butt splice or in-line optical fiber closure is described. The seal includes a keyed tubular member to permit initial assembly but re-entry and use without dis-assembling the complete end seal. A hanger for an in-line closure is also described.
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