Cable payout systems and methods
US8121456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G11/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for deploying a telecommunications cable includes obtaining a payout arrangement including a length of cable, selecting one of the first end and the second end of the length of cable to access; accessing the selected end of the length of cable; and pulling the selected end to unwind the length of cable from the payout arrangement. In some embodiments, the cable is arranged around adjacent spools. In other embodiments, the cable is arranged within a container with access opening on the top and bottom. In still other embodiments, the cable is wound around a spool and at least one spacer.
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