US5533161A
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Wrap around fiber optic component package and packaging method
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1993-11-05
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Granted: 1996-07-02
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Expires: 2013-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A method resulting in a package for a fiber optic component includes positioning the fiber optic component within a primary protective body. A flat wrappable secondary protective material having an adhesive on one side thereof is then wrapped around the primary protective body a plurality of times. The flat wrappable secondary protective material may be marked prior to wrapping the primary protective body. The adhesive on the flat wrappable secondary protective material may include a pressure sensitive adhesive allowing the primary protective body to be unwrapped.
Inventors
- 👤 Randal A. Atkeisson
- 👤 Karl A. Fetting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:39
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/255; G02B6/2558; G02B6/26; G02B6/28; G02B6/2804; G02B6/2821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A package for a fiber optic coupler formed of a plurality of optical fibers having a coupled region at which electromagnetic waves can be coupled therebetween and having at least one lead portion extending from said coupled region, said package comprising: a primary protective body having a receiving space for receiving said coupled region and at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends; and a flat wrappable secondary protective material comprised of a flat paper or cloth-like material impregnated with strengthening fibers and having an adhesive on one side thereof wrapped around said primary protective body a plurality of times resulting in a wrapper with at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A package for a fiber optic coupler formed of a plurality of optical fibers having a coupled region at which electromagnetic waves can be coupled therebetween and having at least one lead portion extending from said coupled region, said package comprising: a primary protective body having a receiving space for receiving said coupled region and at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends; and a flat wrappable secondary protective material comprised of a flat paper or cloth-like material impregnated with strengthening fibers and having an adhesive on one side thereof wrapped around said primary protective body a plurality of times resulting in a wrapper with at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
A package for a fiber optic coupler formed of a plurality of optical fibers having a coupled region at which electromagnetic waves can be coupled therebetween and having at least one lead portion extending from said coupled region, said package comprising: a primary protective body having a receiving space for receiving said coupled region and at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends; and a flat wrappable secondary protective material comprised of a polyester material and having an adhesive on one side thereof wrapped around said primary protective body a plurality of times resulting in a wrapper with at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
A package for a fiber optic coupler formed of a plurality of optical fibers having a coupled region at which electromagnetic waves can be coupled therebetween and having at least one lead portion extending from said coupled region, said package comprising: a primary protective body having a receiving space for receiving said coupled region and at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends; and a flat wrappable secondary protective material comprised of a polyester material and having an adhesive on one side thereof wrapped around said primary protective body a plurality of times resulting in a wrapper with at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
125 words
A package for a fiber optic coupler formed of a plurality of optical fibers having a coupled region at which electromagnetic waves can be coupled therebetween and having at least one lead portion extending from said coupled region, said package comprising: a primary protective body having a receiving space for receiving said coupled region and at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends; and a flat wrappable secondary protective material having a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof such that said secondary protective material can be unwrapped, said secondary protective material wrapped around said primary protective body a plurality of times resulting in a wrapper with at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A package for a fiber optic coupler formed of a plurality of optical fibers having a coupled region at which electromagnetic waves can be coupled therebetween and having at least one lead portion extending from said coupled region, said package comprising: a primary protective body having a receiving space for receiving said coupled region and at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends; and a flat wrappable secondary protective material having a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof such that said secondary protective material can be unwrapped, said secondary protective material wrapped around said primary protective body a plurality of times resulting in a wrapper with at least one opening through which said at least one lead portion extends.
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