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Color coding system for fiberoptic cables and illuminator cable ports

US7024088B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2003
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3895
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A color coding system is provided for multiple port fiberoptic illuminators and corresponding fiberoptic cables. A first color indicator is mounted to the illuminator proximate each illuminator port. Each first color indicator has a distinctive coloration. A like plurality of distinctly colored second color indicators are carried by the respective cables that correspond to the ports.

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