Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-03
2011-11-15
Peng, Charlie (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical transmission cable
C385S102000, C385S104000, C385S109000, C385S111000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08059929
ABSTRACT:
Fiber optic distribution cables and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The methods present one or more optical fibers outward of the protective covering for distribution of the same toward the subscriber. Specifically, the methods include presenting a length of distribution optical fiber outward of the protective covering that is longer than the opening at access location. After the opening is made in the protective covering at the access location, the optical fibers for distribution are selected. Then a tool according to the present invention is positioned about the optical fibers selected for distribution and slid within the protective covering of the fiber optic distribution cable until it reaches a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable. Consequently, the tool is positioned for cutting the distribution optical fiber at a cutting location within the fiber optic distribution cable at a downstream location. Thereafter, the tool is removed and the cut distribution optical fiber is routed through the opening at the access location so the distribution optical fiber is presented outside the protective covering.
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Cody Joseph T.
Knecht Dennis M.
Lewallen Christopher Paul
Luther James P.
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Peng Charlie
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