Patent ID: 9620943
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: G02B,H02G,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method for preparing a cable having a cable jacket for connectorization, comprising: providing a tool having a first handle having a stripper end, a second handle having a stripper end, the second handle being pivotably joined to the first handle, a cutting feature disposed on at least one of the handles and a cable locating slot arranged on the at least one handle having the cutting feature and aligned with the cutting feature; placing the cable between the stripper ends; removing an end portion of the cable jacket using the tool, leaving a remaining portion of the cable jacket and exposing at least one strength element extending from an end of the remaining portion; aligning the at least one strength element with the cutting feature using the cable locating slot; and using the cutting feature to sever the at least one strength element.