Patent ID: 6037544
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A splice closure for telecommunications cables comprising:a body having an upper portion and a lower portion;at least one entrance hole formed at each of opposing ends of the body;a plurality of flanges including outer flanges and inner flanges formed longitudinally along each side edge of both the upper and lower portions of the body where the portions are joined;a compound reservoir formed between the flanges and into which a sealing compound is injected to form a seal;an outer gasket groove formed between the outer flanges in which a gasket can be inserted;an inner gasket groove formed between the inner flanges in which another gasket can be inserted;at least one end stopper having at least one cable hole and which is provided at the at least one entrance hole; andat least one plug received in the at least one cable hole of the at least one end stopper.