Optical waveguides – Accessories – External retainer/clamp
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-10
2008-11-18
Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
External retainer/clamp
C385S134000, C385S135000, C385S136000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07454117
ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber splicing and gripping device includes a material having first and second members hingedly attached. A gripping region is formed in the material that includes first and second gripping portions disposed on first and second inner portions of each of the members. The material further includes separate first and second clamping zones along a length of the gripping region. The optical fiber splicing and gripping device further includes a cap engageable with the material to selectively actuate the first clamping zone independently of actuating the second clamping zone.
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Carpenter James B.
Yamauchi Takaya
Yazaki Akihiko
3M Innovative Properties Company
Chiem Erin D
Font Frank G
Rosenblatt Gregg H.
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