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Apparatus and method for controlling the bend radius of an optical fiber cable

US7076144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2001
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/4297
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bend radius control member for controlling the bend radius of an optical fiber cable including a deformation resistant heat shrunk outer jacket wrapped around the optical fiber cable. The heat shrunk outer jacket has a desired bend radius curvature.

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