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Stripping apparatus and methods for optical fibers

US9453964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2014
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/218
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for stripping tight-buffered optical fibers are disclosed. The apparatus is configured to perform one or more of the functions of stripping a tight buffer layer, removing a coating layer, and cleaving the fiber, in a single motion.

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