System and method for performing and protecting hybrid line splices
US7600928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2553
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for providing a protected splice in a hybrid cable that has a fiber optic line and an electrical line includes the steps of providing an optic splice in the fiber optic line; providing a electrical splice in the electrical line proximate to the optic splice; connecting a tube over the optic splice; installing a boot over the electrical splice; disposing the tube and the boot in a slotted sleeve; positioning the slotted sleeve within a housing; and anchoring the housing to the hybrid cable on opposing sides of the splices.
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