Optical fiber spool assembly
US6643444B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4457
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A technique for storing and managing optical fiber is disclosed. In one embodiment, the technique is realized as an optical fiber spool assembly comprising an inner spool component and an outer housing component. The inner spool component beneficially comprises a first center base section surrounded by a first annular ring section. The outer housing component beneficially comprises a second center base section surrounded by a second annular ring section. An annular optical fiber cavity for retaining an optical fiber is formed when the inner spool component and the outer housing component are assembled.
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