Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Nasri, Javaid H. (Department: 2839)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
07001081
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a fiber optic cable assembly including a connector subassembly having a fiber optic cable terminated in a connector, the fiber optic cable having a minimum bend radius; and a strain relief boot attached to the connector subassembly, the strain relief boot having a core portion, a flexible extension with a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end extending from the core portion. The flexible extension retains at least a portion of the fiber optic cable.
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Cox Larry R.
Loder Harry A.
Lurie Edward B.
Matthies Mark D.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Gover Melanie G.
Nasri Javaid H.
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