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Splice chip device

US7272291B2 · kind B2 · utility

102Cited by
49References
33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2005
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4454
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A splice tray arrangement including a tray and a splice chip. The splice chip includes a plurality of arms that define channels for holding splice elements. The arms include retaining structure for retaining a splice element in both of either one of an upper region and a lower region of a channel. The splice tray arrangement also includes a mounting arrangement for securing the splice chip to the tray at a mounting location. The mounting arrangement includes sliding interlock guides disposed on each of the splice chip and the tray. The mounting arrangement further includes flexible tabs arranged to prevent lateral movement of the splice chip when positioned at the mounting location.

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