Patent ID: 9678297
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: G02B,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method of installing a conduit system for housing an optic fiber conduit system within a surface, the conduit system comprising a plurality of conduits, at least one of the conduits comprising a rectangular cross-sectional exterior configuration, the conduits comprising an axially-extending cylindrical or semi-cylindrical interior bore, the method comprising the steps of: coupling together the plurality of conduits in end to end relationship to form a conduit string by inserting a coupling member comprising a removable sleeve within the bores of adjacent ones of said conduits; wherein said sleeve expands the bores of the conduits radially outwardly when inserted therein; forming a trunk channel within said surface, said channel having a width and depth for fitting said conduit string therein; and installing said conduit string within said channel, and restoring the surface with a material.