Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force – Special engaging elements – Adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Wilson, Lee D (Department: 3723)
Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force
Special engaging elements
Adjustable
C254S13430R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07374149
ABSTRACT:
A road crossing tool to assist in, and enable, a one-person installation of fiber optic cable which must be connected to a utility pole first, before being connected to a house on the opposite side of the road. Since fiber optic cable is not readily spliced in the field, as compared to copper wire cable which is readily spliceable, the fiber cable is supplied pre-connectorized with fixed lengths. This causes slack, or un-necessary cable length, which must be stored at the building/house site rather than atop the utility pole. This tool permits the installer to have good visibility of the roadway after making the cable connection to the utility pole and prior to hoisting the cable to its intended elevated height over the roadway before making the cable connection to the house and storing the slack at the house. This eliminates the need for a two person installation which would otherwise be required.
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Verizon New England Inc.
Wilson Lee D
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