Fiber optic cable breakout configuration with retention block
US7630606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4476
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A telecommunications cable includes a distribution cable, a tether that branches from the distribution cable, and a tether retention block affixed to the distribution cable. The tether retention block includes a first portion and a second portion that is configured to cooperate with the first portion to secure a tether buffer tube and a strength member of the tether. Each of the first and second portions defines at least a first half-channel configured to cooperate with the first half-channel of the other portion to receive the strength member of the tether.
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