Closure for optical fiber connective arrangements and method of

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1991-07-29

1993-02-09

Healy, Brian

Optical waveguides

Accessories

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

385 99, 385136, G02B 626

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051858444

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber closure (20) which is particularly suitable for connecting small fiber count cables and for repairs of same includes a longitudinally extending electrical bonding and support member (70) for supporting in-line connections between optical fibers of cable end portions which enter the closure from opposite ends thereof. Each cable end portion extends through a cable and clamping and sealing means (40) which is adapted to become secured to a tubular member (60) in which is disposed the support member and which is adapted to provide sealed engagement with the entering cable end portion to prevent the ingress of moisture.

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