Optical waveguides – Accessories – Plug/termination device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Plug/termination device
C385S137000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06963690
ABSTRACT:
A device for terminating a hybrid electrical/fiber optic cable at a connector comprising a clamp assembly affecting a swage lock on a k-tube to prevent movement of the k-tube within the connector and resultant damage to the optical fibers. The clamp assembly comprises two clamp halves, at least one of which includes a k-tube groove, one or more optical fiber grooves, a fan out cavity, and means for joining the clamp halves. When the clamp halves are joined, the k-tube grooves form an enclosed k-tube channel that is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the k-tube, thereby creating a swage lock to prevent movement of the k-tube. Similarly, the optical fiber grooves create a swage lock on protective plastic tubes that are placed over the optical fibers as they exit and fan out from the k-tube in the fan out cavity.
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Kassal James J.
Ranlet Richard W.
Kasischke James M.
Lee John D.
Nasser Jean-Paul A.
Stanley Michael P.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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