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Optical fiber stripping tool

US6643448B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2001
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/245
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus is described for stripping the coating of an optical fiber. A fixture having a fiber cleat may be used to secure an optical fiber to enable removal of the protective coating from the fiber along a precise length of the fiber. The length of protective coating removal may be controlled by a strip guide. A stop coupled to the apparatus also controls how much of the coating is removed.

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