Taut sheath splicing apparatus
US8341829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53243
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for splicing a fiber optic cable comprises a clamp for clamping a first portion of a first fiber optic cable, a bail for connecting the clamp to a support structure, a splice closure for splicing a second portion of the first fiber optic cable to a second fiber optic cable, and means for connecting the splice closure to the bail. A method of splicing a fiber optic cable, using the apparatus is also included.
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