Methods for accessing optical fibers in an optical fiber ribbon

Details Methods for accessing optical fibers in an optical fiber ribbon Methods for accessing optical fibers in an optical fiber ribbon

1998-09-16

2000-07-25

Mayes, Curtis

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156247, 156344, 156584, B32B 3114, B32B 3500

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060932759

ABSTRACT:
A method and kit for stripping the resin skin (a synthetic material acting as a matrix encapsulating optical fibers within the optical fiber ribbon) from part of the length of an optical fiber ribbon, allowing access over that length to optical fibers in the ribbon, even while the optical fibers carry light signals. A strong liquid adhesive, such as cyanoacrylate, is used, with a special work panel made of one of either of three materials--neoprene or nitrile rubber, or a closed cell foam poly vinyl chloride (PVC) plastic--all of which promote rapid curing of the strong liquid adhesive.

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