Optical fiber management installation appliance
US6511010B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for managing excess lengths of installed fiber optic cable. The apparatus is a specially designed routing spool that allows for optic fiber cables to be wrapped in individual slots of suitable radius to provide separation of cables and prevent kinking and microbends, and to allow easy access to the fiber cables if it is necessary to perform maintenance or to replace cables.
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