Method and apparatus for separating one or more optical fibers f

Details Method and apparatus for separating one or more optical fibers f Method and apparatus for separating one or more optical fibers f

1995-12-29

1997-11-11

Osele, Mark A.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Surface bonding means and/or assembly means therefor

Presses or press platen structures, per se

156344, 385135, 7107, 295641, B32B 3500

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056859457

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for separating one or more optical fibers from an optical fiber ribbon is disclosed by the present invention. This device includes a housing with a base and a cap, the base providing support for the optical fiber ribbon and the cap providing a slotted member for exerting lateral force on the ribbon to separate one or more fibers therefrom without damaging the separated fibers or compromising the integrity of the remainder of the ribbon.

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