Flexible optical splice system
CA 2445229 A1 · Owner: Dafocom Solutions Inc. · Inventors: Martin, Eric
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Optical fibres are often spliced to repair breaks or simply to obtain longer distances between, optical transceivers. The currently used splices are difficult to assemble in the field, and have a, number of performance problems including poor durability and lack of flexibility. The invention, provides a rugged flexible fusion splice enclosure suitable for tactical fibre repair and a method, for providing such a splice enclosure. In the preferred embodiment this , splice enclosure consists, of a bend controller a barrel, splice protection sleeves, O-rings end , protectors, crimp sleeves, and an enclosure jacket cover.
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- Filed October 10, 2003. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 10, 2023.
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