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Furcation management structures

US8538227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2010
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4453
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Furcation mounting structures for securing a plurality of furcation bodies of respective fiber optic cable assembles within the fiber optic shelf are disclosed. In one embodiment, the furcation mounting structure has a first type of aperture for attaching a first type of clip for securing a furcation body and a second type of aperture for securing a second type of clip for securing a furcation body. Consequently, the furcation management structures disclosed advantageously allow the mounting of different types of clips thereto. In other embodiments, the furcation mounting structure is mounted within the fiber optic shelf or assembly.

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