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Fiber optic splice holder
Assignee: Tyco International Ltd Bermuda
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Filing: 1994-06-17
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Granted: 1996-05-07
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Expires: 2014-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A modular optical fiber splice holder, having a rigid base and a flexible portion to hold optical fiber splices, has an opening extending through the base adjacent an edge thereof. Preferably there is a pair of such openings respectively extending longitudinally along opposite edges of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Julian S. Mullaney
- 👤 William N. Beauchamp
- 👤 Thomas H. Wermke
- 👤 Craig D. Ray
- 👤 Marc F. Moisson
- 👤 Yogendra Dhanik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:49
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/4471; G02B6/444; G02B6/4441; G02B6/4442; G02B6/4446; G02B6/4453; G02B6/4455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A fiber optic splice holder comprising: a) a compliant base, said base including a series of spaced apart flexible walls extending outwardly from said base and defining a series of channels between adjacent pairs of said walls, each of said walls having a hollow cavity extending through a substantial portion thereof and being formed of a flexible material to thereby readily accommodate splices of different sizes within respective channels, and b) a substantially rigid shell overlying said base, said shell having a base portion and a pair of opposing generally rigid side walls extending outwardly from said base portion, said base portion of said shell also having means defining at least one opening therethrough substantially adjacent an edge of said base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A fiber optic splice holder comprising: a) a compliant base, said base including a series of spaced apart flexible walls extending outwardly from said base and defining a series of channels between adjacent pairs of said walls, each of said walls having a hollow cavity extending through a substantial portion thereof and being formed of a flexible material to thereby readily accommodate splices of different sizes within respective channels, and b) a substantially rigid shell overlying said base, said shell having a base portion and a pair of opposing generally rigid side walls extending outwardly from said base portion, said base portion of said shell also having means defining at least one opening therethrough substantially adjacent an edge of said base portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The fiber optic splice holder of claim 1 wherein said opening in said base portion extends longitudinally adjacent an edge of said base portion, said edge being substantially perpendicular to at least one of said rigid side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fiber optic splice holder of claim 1 wherein said opposing generally rigid side walls contact the outermost flexible walls of said compliant base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fiber optic splice holder comprising a substantially rigid shell capable of holding a compliant splice-holding member, said shell having a base, and said base including means defining at least one opening therethrough substantially adjacent an edge thereof and extending longitudinally along said edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fiber optic splice holder comprising a substantially rigid shell capable of holding a compliant splice-holding member, said shell having a base, and said base including means defining at least one opening therethrough substantially adjacent an edge thereof and extending longitudinally along said edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The fiber optic splice holder of claim 4 wherein said opening is a first opening, and further comprising means defining a second opening extending longitudinally substantially adjacent an edge of said base substantially parallel with but opposite to the edge having said first opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fiber optic splice holder of claim 4 wherein said compliant member further comprises a compliant base fitting within said rigid shell and capable of holding optical fiber splices of different sizes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fiber optic splice holder of claim 4 wherein said rigid shell further comprises a pair of opposing generally rigid side walls emanating from and Joined by said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fiber optic splice holder of claim 7 wherein said opening is substantially perpendicular to at least one of said rigid side walls.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a modular optical fiber splice holder having a substantially rigid base and including a flexible portion to hold optical fiber splices, the improvement comprising at least one slot substantially adjacent an edge of said rigid base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a modular optical fiber splice holder having a substantially rigid base and including a flexible portion to hold optical fiber splices, the improvement comprising at least one slot substantially adjacent an edge of said rigid base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improvement of claim 9 further comprising first and second slots substantially adjacent first and second opposite edges of said rigid base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement of claim 10 wherein said first and second opposite edges are substantially parallel, and said slots extend longitudinally adjacent said edges.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
143 words
A fiber optic splice holder comprising: a) a compliant base, said base including a series of spaced apart flexible walls extending outwardly from said base and defining a series of channels between adjacent pairs of said walls, each of said walls having a hollow cavity extending through a substantial portion thereof and being formed of a flexible material to thereby readily accommodate splices of different sizes within respective channels, b) a substantially rigid shell overlying said base, said shell having a base portion, and said base portion having means defining a pair of openings therethrough located respectively adjacent and extending longitudinally along opposite edges of said base portion, and c) said rigid shell having a pair of opposing generally rigid side walls extending outwardly from said base portion substantially perpendicularly to said edges and contacting the outermost flexible walls of said compliant base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
143 words
A fiber optic splice holder comprising: a) a compliant base, said base including a series of spaced apart flexible walls extending outwardly from said base and defining a series of channels between adjacent pairs of said walls, each of said walls having a hollow cavity extending through a substantial portion thereof and being formed of a flexible material to thereby readily accommodate splices of different sizes within respective channels, b) a substantially rigid shell overlying said base, said shell having a base portion, and said base portion having means defining a pair of openings therethrough located respectively adjacent and extending longitudinally along opposite edges of said base portion, and c) said rigid shell having a pair of opposing generally rigid side walls extending outwardly from said base portion substantially perpendicularly to said edges and contacting the outermost flexible walls of said compliant 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) | 1999-05-07 | 1999-11-06 | 2000-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-07 | 2003-11-06 | 2004-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-07 | 2007-11-06 | 2008-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |