US5160569A
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Tool for preparing optical ribbons
Assignee: Corning Research and Development Corp
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Filing: 1991-08-08
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Granted: 1992-11-03
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Expires: 2011-08-08
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a fiber organizing tool having a frame with a channel with narrow raised sidewalls for piercing an adhesive tape to be laid on fibers laid straight in the channel. The optical fibers are arranged in a narrow slot in a member hingedly mounted to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Ott
- 👤 Jeffrey T. Bazemore
- 👤 Mark E. Brogley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4479; G02B6/448; G02B6/4401; G02B6/4403; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A tool for fabricating a planar array of optical fibers to be held by adhesive tape, comprising: a frame having a channel therein for holding parallel optical fibers, said channel set between a pair of rigid sidewalls extending slightly from the channel, said sidewalls being sufficiently narrow to sever adhesive tape to be placed on the optical fibers in the channel when said adhesive tape is pulled away from said sidewalls, and means for organizing optical fibers into a parallel array for placement into said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A tool for fabricating a planar array of optical fibers to be held by adhesive tape, comprising: a frame having a channel therein for holding parallel optical fibers, said channel set between a pair of rigid sidewalls extending slightly from the channel, said sidewalls being sufficiently narrow to sever adhesive tape to be placed on the optical fibers in the channel when said adhesive tape is pulled away from said sidewalls, and means for organizing optical fibers into a parallel array for placement into said channel.
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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) | 1995-11-03 | 1996-05-04 | 1996-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-03 | 2000-05-04 | 2000-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-03 | 2004-05-04 | 2004-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |