System and method for preparing fiber optic ribbons
CA 2080435 C · Owner: Halter, Roger F. · Inventors: Halter, Roger F.
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A system and method for preparing an abraded fiber optic ribbons are provided. This system uses a flat abrasion panel containing a design such as a, company logo, and contacting it directly with a fiber optic ribbon, pressing means to feed and press the panel and the fiber optic ribbon against each other as the design is being processed onto the fiber optic ribbon means with adjustable speed and differential pressure are being used to drive the pressing means. In addition, at least one of the pressing means may be heated to enhance the processing of the pattern onto the fiber optic ribbon. Particularly, the pressing means comprises a first roller and a second roller defining a nip through …
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- Filed October 13, 1992 and granted September 15, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 13, 2012.
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