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Aerial, pedestal, below grade, or buried optical fiber closure

US5446823A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1994
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 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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