Stackable splice chip device

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2007-12-14

2008-09-02

Connelly-Cushwa, M. R. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers

C385S134000, C385S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421182

ABSTRACT:
A splice tray arrangement including a tray and a splice chip arrangement. The splice chip arrangement including stackable splice chips defining channels for holding splice elements. Each of the splice chips including a mounting arrangement for mounting the splice chip at a mounting location on the tray, and a stacking arrangement for mounting the splice chip upon another splice chip.

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