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Taut sheath splicing apparatus

US8341829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2011
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 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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