Optical waveguides – Accessories – External retainer/clamp
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-29
2009-06-02
Pak, Sung H (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
External retainer/clamp
C385S134000, C385S137000, C385S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07542651
ABSTRACT:
A cable assembly comprising a first fiber optic cable, a second fiber optic cable attached to the first fiber optic cable, and an apparatus for remotely releasing at least a portion of the second fiber optic cable from attachment to the first fiber optic cable. A cable assembly comprising a distribution cable, a tether cable attached and optically interconnected to the distribution cable at a first position, and removably attached to the distribution cable at one or more second positions, and a tether cable release apparatus for remotely releasing at least a portion of the tether cable from the distribution cable to allow the tether and a tethered assembly to be pulled to a predetermined location within a network.
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Cody Joseph
Elkins, II Robert B.
Lewallen Christopher Paul
Luther James P.
Nielsen Lars K.
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Pak Sung H
Smith Chad H
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