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Fiber optic splice assembly

CA 1304969 C · Owner: Hoffman, Arthur J. Iii · Inventors: Hoffman, Arthur J. Iii

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Mechanical fiber optic splices are effectuated by a splice sleeve having an integral fiber guide in one end; a middle portion for receiving a pair of mated elastomers; and a second end for receiving a separate fiber guide. Vent holes are provided allowing better adhesive flow. - 10 -

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  • Granted July 14, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 14, 2009.
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FiledOctober 7, 1987
GrantedJuly 14, 1992
Term endedJuly 14, 2009
Patent numberCA 1304969 C
Classification (IPC)G02B6/38

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedOct 7, 1987Patent grantedJuly 14, 1992Term endedJuly 14, 2009

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