US4884863A
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Optical fiber splicing enclosure for installation in pedestals
Assignee: Corning Research and Development Corp
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Filing: 1989-03-06
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Granted: 1989-12-05
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Expires: 2009-03-06
Abstract
Abstract Described is a fiber optic splicing enclosure to be installed within existing copper distribution pedestals. Elastic material holds the splicing enclosure in an essentially stationary position during limited movement of the ground surface due to frost heave or the like. Additional diagonally placed elastic straps secure the optical waveguides in a desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodney A. Throckmorton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:06
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/444; G02B6/4441; G02B6/4446; G02B6/44465
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) an object mounted to the earth; (b) an optical waveguide splice enclosure; and (c) elastic material mounted to the object, said elastic material holding the optical waveguide splice enclosure in an essentially stationary position during limited movement of the ground surface due to frost heave or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) an object mounted to the earth; (b) an optical waveguide splice enclosure; and (c) elastic material mounted to the object, said elastic material holding the optical waveguide splice enclosure in an essentially stationary position during limited movement of the ground surface due to frost heave or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the optical waveguide splice enclosure hangs from the elastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An optical waveguide splice enclosure, comprising: (a) a rectangular base; (b) a post mounted on each corner of the rectangular base; and, (c) two optical fiber retaining elastic straps, each elastic strap placed around diagonally opposing posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An optical waveguide splice enclosure, comprising: (a) a rectangular base; (b) a post mounted on each corner of the rectangular base; and, (c) two optical fiber retaining elastic straps, each elastic strap placed around diagonally opposing posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An optical waveguide splice enclosure as recited in claim 3, further comprising threaded openings in at least two of the posts to enable fastening of a lid to the base.
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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) | 1992-12-04 | 1993-06-05 | 1993-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-04 | 1997-06-05 | 1997-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-04 | 2001-06-05 | 2001-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |