Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-28
2010-10-05
Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
C385S055000, C385S060000, C385S062000, C385S066000, C385S067000, C385S068000, C385S069000, C385S075000, C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S078000, C385S084000, C385S086000, C385S087000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07806600
ABSTRACT:
An improved, reversibly terminable fiber stub connector assembly is provided that can be readily and positively terminated in the field using simple termination tools. This allows repositioning or replacement of fiber optic cable field fibers if termination is not acceptable in performance. The tool may be a hand-held tool, or used in conjunction with a connector support structure to provide simplified and expeditious field termination of fiber optic cables. The cam tool can include a throughbore that enables connection of a patchcord to the stub fiber of the connector during or shortly after termination without removal of the termination tool. Accordingly, field testing of the connection can be made at the site of termination.
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Brouwer Shaun P.
Marrs Samuel M.
Wiltjer Jerry A.
Lepisto Ryan
Marlow Christopher K.
McCann Robert A.
Panduit Corp.
Smolinski Zachary J.
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