Apparatus and methods for accommodating loops of optical fiber

Details Apparatus and methods for accommodating loops of optical fiber Apparatus and methods for accommodating loops of optical fiber

2008-07-15

2008-07-15

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

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

C385S134000, C385S136000, C385S137000, C385S086000, C385S046000, C385S012000, C385S076000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07400812

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an optical apparatus (10, 110, 410, 610) for accommodating optical fiber, such as one or more loops of optical fiber. The optical apparatus (10, 110, 410, 610) can include a body (12, 112, 412, 612) comprising an inwardly facing surface (16, 116, 416, 616) adapted for receiving a plurality of loops of a length of optical fiber. The body (16, 116, 416, 616) can include at least a portion (75) wherein the inwardly facing surface is continuous between two adjacent loops (79). Methods and apparatus are disclosed for disposing the optical fiber with an optical apparatus (10, 110, 410, 610) for accommodating the optical fiber.

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