Loose fiber ribbonizing tool and method of ribbonizing optical fibers
US9128214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3898
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber ribbonizing tool has a main body having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a thickness, the upper portion the lower portion having openings therein. The opening in the upper portion holds the optical fibers, while the opening in the lower portion allows the tool to be opened. An indentation is provided around the opening in the upper portion to hold an adhesive and to apply the adhesive as the optical fibers are drawn through the tool.
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