Sleeve splicing kit and method

Details Sleeve splicing kit and method Sleeve splicing kit and method

2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With splice

Including splice joint reinforcement

C385S095000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06899471

ABSTRACT:
A kit and a method for splicing together porous sleeves are disclosed. The kit includes a release liner in the form of a non-porous membrane, preferably in the shape of an elongated tube. Adhesive and an adhesive applicator may also be included. The method includes the steps of inserting the release liner within an end of a first sleeve and then inserting that sleeve end into the end of a second sleeve. The outer surface of the first sleeve engages the inner surface of the second sleeve and defines an engagement zone having a predetermined length. The release liner extends along the engagement zone. Adhesive is applied to the outer surface of the second sleeve. The adhesive penetrates the second sleeve and bonds it to the first sleeve. The release liner acts as a barrier preventing the adhesive from bonding the first sleeve closed at the splice.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4896904 (1990-01-01), Gadsden et al.
patent: 5636551 (1997-06-01), Davidson et al.
patent: 5755465 (1998-05-01), Stewart et al.

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