US4245537A
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Optical fiber scoring tool
Assignee: Marmon Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1979-08-30
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece tool for circumferentially scoring an optical fiber (11). Retaining member (21) has a substantially flat end surface (26) beyond which a portion (13) of the optical fiber protrudes perpendicularly. The scoring ring holder (28) floatably mounts a scoring ring (30). When the retaining member is inserted into the scoring ring holder, the portion (13) of the optical fiber extends into the scoring ring. A preselected relative orbital motion between the retaining member and scoring ring holder causes the scoring ring to revolve about the optical fiber scoring a line about the fiber circumference.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyn Curtis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:50
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26F; B26F3/00; B26F3/002; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/25; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/307; Y10T225/321; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/02; Y10T83/0333; Y10T83/384; Y10T83/392; Y10T83/393; Y10T83/727; Y10T83/728; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8874
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
Apparatus for circumferentially scoring an optical fiber CHARACTERIZED BY fiber retaining means (21) having a flat end surface (26) beyond which a portion (13) of the retained fiber (11) protrudes perpendicularly, a scoring ring holder (28) having a first cavity (27) into which said retaining means is received with said flat end surface being in sliding contact with the bottom (29) of said first cavity, said holder having a second cavity (31) extending from the bottom of the first cavity, and a scoring ring (30) floatably mounted within said second cavity having a scoring aperture which receives said protruding portion of the optical fiber when said retaining means is inserted into said first cavity, the fit of said retaining means within said first cavity being sufficient to allow a preselected relative orbital motion between said retaining means and said ring holder to cause said scoring ring to freely revolve about the fiber and score a line about the fiber circumference.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
Apparatus for circumferentially scoring an optical fiber CHARACTERIZED BY fiber retaining means (21) having a flat end surface (26) beyond which a portion (13) of the retained fiber (11) protrudes perpendicularly, a scoring ring holder (28) having a first cavity (27) into which said retaining means is received with said flat end surface being in sliding contact with the bottom (29) of said first cavity, said holder having a second cavity (31) extending from the bottom of the first cavity, and a scoring ring (30) floatably mounted within said second cavity having a scoring aperture which receives said protruding portion of the optical fiber when said retaining means is inserted into said first cavity, the fit of said retaining means within said first cavity being sufficient to allow a preselected relative orbital motion between said retaining means and said ring holder to cause said scoring ring to freely revolve about the fiber and score a line about the fiber circumference.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said aperture of said scoring ring has a frustoconical cross-section with the smaller cross section toward said bottom of said first cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said scoring ring holder further includes means (34) for guiding the insertion of said retaining means into said first cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said bottom of said first cavity is a flat surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
Apparatus for circumferentially scoring an optical fiber CHARACTERIZED BY fiber retaining means (21) having a flat end surface (26) beyond which a portion (13) of the retained fiber (11) protrudes perpendicularly a scoring ring holder (29) having a flat bottomed first cavity (27) into which said retaining means is received with said flat end surface being in sliding contact with the flat bottom, said holder having a flat bottomed second cavity (31) extending from bottom (29) of the first cavity, and a scoring ring (30) floatably mounted within said second cavity having a scoring aperture which receives said fiber portion when said retaining means is inserted into said first cavity, said fiber retaining means capable of a relative oribital motion within said first cavity to cause said scoring ring to freely revolve about the fiber and score a line about the fiber circumference.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
Apparatus for circumferentially scoring an optical fiber CHARACTERIZED BY fiber retaining means (21) having a flat end surface (26) beyond which a portion (13) of the retained fiber (11) protrudes perpendicularly a scoring ring holder (29) having a flat bottomed first cavity (27) into which said retaining means is received with said flat end surface being in sliding contact with the flat bottom, said holder having a flat bottomed second cavity (31) extending from bottom (29) of the first cavity, and a scoring ring (30) floatably mounted within said second cavity having a scoring aperture which receives said fiber portion when said retaining means is inserted into said first cavity, said fiber retaining means capable of a relative oribital motion within said first cavity to cause said scoring ring to freely revolve about the fiber and score a line about the fiber circumference.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |