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Optical fiber path joint member and method of blowing optical fiber

US5781678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1996
Grant dateJul 14, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4472
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber path joint member according to the present invention includes a main path having an inlet and an outlet at respective ends thereof; and at least one joint path joining to the main path in one direction at an angle of equal to or less than 45.degree.. A method of blowing an optical fiber is comprised of the step of blowing an optical fiber into a pipe through the optical fiber path joint member according to the present invention.

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