US4296996A
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Feedthrough for optical fiber
Assignee: KDDI Corp
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Filing: 1979-07-17
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Granted: 1981-10-27
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Expires: 1999-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An optical fiber feedthrough for an optical submerged repeater for use in an optical fiber submarine cable, in which a metal film is coated on the outer peripheral surface of an optical fiber to be introduced into the repeater, and in which a thermoplastic material, such as polyethylene or the like, is filled between the inner wall of a hole made in an end face plate of a pressure resisting container of the repeater and the metal film.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuhiko Niiro
- 👤 Kahei Furusawa
- 👤 Akira Okada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:29
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4401; G02B6/4415; G02B6/4427; G02B6/4428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In a submarine repeater, a pressure-resisting solid container having a feed-through opening for receiving an optical fiber, an optical fiber extending longitudinally through said opening, a sealing thermoplastic material filling space between the fiber and inner surfaces of said through opening in said pressure-resisting solid container, said optical fiber having a metallic film coating circumferentially and longitudinally thereon in close contact with said sealing thermoplastic material to ensure a seal having resistance to high fluid pressure and airtightness between the optical fiber and said thermoplastic material, said metallic film coating having an oxide film thereon to provide enhanced sealing close contact between the metallic film coating and the thermoplastic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a submarine repeater, a pressure-resisting solid container having a feed-through opening for receiving an optical fiber, an optical fiber extending longitudinally through said opening, a sealing thermoplastic material filling space between the fiber and inner surfaces of said through opening in said pressure-resisting solid container, said optical fiber having a metallic film coating circumferentially and longitudinally thereon in close contact with said sealing thermoplastic material to ensure a seal having resistance to high fluid pressure and airtightness between the optical fiber and said thermoplastic material, said metallic film coating having an oxide film thereon to provide enhanced sealing close contact between the metallic film coating and the thermoplastic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
In a submarine repeater according to claim 1, in which said metallic film coating is thickened in an area defining a collar-like enlargement circumferentially of the optical fiber, said feedthrough opening having a large inner diameter in an axial portion thereof to accommodate said enlargement thereby to prevent longitudinal displacement of said optical fiber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
In a submarine repeater according to claim 1, including a metallic ring on said optical fiber circumferentially thereof for precluding longitudinal displacement of said optical fiber, said feedthrough opening having an enlarged inner diameter in an axial portion thereof to accommodate said ring thereby to preclude said longitudinal displacement of the optical fiber.
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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) | 1984-10-26 | 1985-04-27 | 1985-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-26 | 1989-04-27 | 1989-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-26 | 1993-04-27 | 1993-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |