Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle R. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
C385S134000, C385S113000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025509
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a bend/stress relief sleeve kit for installation over an existing fibre optic cable/fibre optic cable connector assembly without disassembly or modification of the existing fibre optic cable/fibre optic cable connector assembly, the kit comprising: an inner spiral wrap for wrapping the existing fibre optic cable/fibre optic cable connector assembly, overlapping at least part of the fibre optic cable connector and extending over the fibre optic cable, the spiral wrap providing bend relief; an outer mesh having a tubular passageway, for overlapping at least part of the fibre optic cable connector and extending over the fibre optic cable, the outer mesh covering at least a substantial portion of the inner spiral wrap; first fastening means for fastening the outer mesh to the fibre optic cable connector; and second fastening means for fastening the outer mesh to the fibre optic cable; whereby the combination of the outer mesh, the first fastening means and the second fastening means provides tensile strength to the existing fibre optic cable/fibre optic cable connector assembly; and whereby the outer mesh provides a smooth exterior surface to prevent snagging with outside obstructions.
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Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs LLP
Chu Chris
Connelly-Cushwa Michelle R.
Dafacom Solutions, Inc.
Wagner, Esq. Louis F.
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