Patent · US Active

Splice cassettes and chips

US9291788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

15Claims

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Assignee

COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC · US

Inventors

Paula Rudenick · Eden Prairie, US
Scott C. Sievers · Jordan, US
Raul Mario Saucedo · Chihuahua, MX
Gregory J. Schaible · Lakeville, US
Oscar Fernando Bran de León · Belle Plaine, US
Matthew Holmberg · Le Center, US
Robert Szklarz · Richfield, US
Patrick J. Thompson · Savage, US
Gustavo Cano · Chic, MX

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2013
Grant date	Mar 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/4454
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A splice cassette includes a base and a cover. The base includes an outer channel and an inner storage region separated by a spool wall. The cover is configured to mount to the base to enclose the inner storage region. The outer channel extends radially outwardly from a perimeter of the cover. The cover includes guide spools and a chip receiving arrangement disposed on an inwardly-facing surface that faces the base when the cover mounts to the base. The splice chip remains on the cover when the cover is removed from the base.

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