Optical waveguides – Accessories – External retainer/clamp
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
External retainer/clamp
C385S134000, C385S136000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07149402
ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for manipulating a load adapter for terminating an optical fiber in a connector having a ferrule portion and a barrel portion that can include a pre-loaded thermoplastic or thermoset adhesive material. The device comprises a body having a handle, a first arm extending from the handle, and a second arm extending from the handle. The first arm includes a first gripping portion adapted to grip a portion of the load adapter. The second arm includes a second gripping portion that is adapted to grip a portion of an optical fiber cable and that is axially displaced from the first gripping portion by a predetermined distance. At least one of the first and second arms is movable relative to the other arm. A method of terminating an optical fiber in a connector having a ferrule portion and a barrel portion that include a pre-loaded thermoplastic adhesive material is also provided. The moveable second gripping portion can provide fiber cable retention and axial strain relief for various diameters of optical fiber cable during the field termination process. Further, the movable arm(s) allow(s) for unobstructed insertion of the optical fiber into the connector.
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Cox Larry R.
Lurie Edward B.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Dupuis Derek L.
Font Frank G.
Rosenblatt Gregg H.
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