Patent · US Expired

Cable splice enclosure

US6950593B2 · kind B2 · utility

120Cited by
18References
34Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 2004
Grant dateSep 27, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/445
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An enclosure for facilitating and protecting splices or connections between communication transmission mediums can include a housing having a first port and a drop port. The first port can allow a distribution cable containing a transmission medium to enter the housing. The drop port can allow another transmission medium to enter the housing, and it can allow a transmission medium to be added or removed without disturbing existing transmission mediums or connections in the housing. A drop plug can be provided to seal the drop port. The enclosure can also include a cover plate having a gasket coupled to its perimeter and being removable with the cover plate. Strain relief for the transmission mediums entering the enclosure can also be provided. Two-stage strain relief and single-stage strain relief can be provided for the transmission mediums entering through the first port and the drop port, respectively.

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