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Method of and apparatus for managing a length of optical fibre

US6973250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2002
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/50
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for managing a length of optical fiber by housing the length of optical fiber in a duct, the length of optical fiber being so coiled as to extend along the duct and the length of optical fiber being connected to a plurality of fiber-joining devices positioned along the duct. The fiber-joining devices are contained in modules which are removably attached to the outer periphery of the duct.

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