US4930859A
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Fiber optic splice assembly
Assignee: Corning Cable Systems Puerto Rico Inc
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Filing: 1989-09-07
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Granted: 1990-06-05
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Expires: 2009-09-07
Abstract
Abstract Mechanical fiber optic splices are effectuated by a splice sleeve having an integral fiber guide in one end; a middle portion for receiving a pair of mated elastomers; and a second end for receiving a separate fiber guide. Vent holes are provided allowing better adhesive flow.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J. Hoffman, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:35
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3801; G02B6/3803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A fiber optic splice assembly comprising: an elongated tubular splice sleeve having a longitudinal axis and a first end formed to receive and align an optical fiber, said first end including a first diametered bore extending a given distance inwardly of said sleeve and tapering to a narrower, second diametered bore, said first diametered bore being of a size to receive a coated fiber and said second diametered bore being of a size to receive a stripped fiber; a middle portion and a contiguous second end, each having a third diametered bore, larger than said first diametered bore, said middle portion containing a mated pair of elastomeric halves therein; said second end containing a fiber guide comprised of a cylindrical member having an outside diameter equal to the diameter of said third diametered bore, said fiber guide including a fourth diametered bore extending a given distance inwardly of said guide and tapering to a narrower, fifth diametered bore, said fourth diameter being equal to said first diameter and said fifth diameter being equal to said second diameter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A fiber optic splice assembly comprising: an elongated tubular splice sleeve having a longitudinal axis and a first end formed to receive and align an optical fiber, said first end including a first diametered bore extending a given distance inwardly of said sleeve and tapering to a narrower, second diametered bore, said first diametered bore being of a size to receive a coated fiber and said second diametered bore being of a size to receive a stripped fiber; a middle portion and a contiguous second end, each having a third diametered bore, larger than said first diametered bore, said middle portion containing a mated pair of elastomeric halves therein; said second end containing a fiber guide comprised of a cylindrical member having an outside diameter equal to the diameter of said third diametered bore, said fiber guide including a fourth diametered bore extending a given distance inwardly of said guide and tapering to a narrower, fifth diametered bore, said fourth diameter being equal to said first diameter and said fifth diameter being equal to said second diameter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein a first vent hole is provided in said first diametered bore, adjacent said second diametered bore and a second vent hole is provided in said third diametered bore between an end of said mated pair of elastomeric halves and the inner end of said fiber guide.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-06-04 | 1993-12-04 | 1994-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-04 | 1997-12-04 | 1998-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-04 | 2001-12-04 | 2002-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |