Patent ID: 6554489
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic cable guide for removable placement on a connectorized fiber optic cable assembly having a fiber optic cable and at least one connector subassembly, the fiber optic cable having a minimum bend radius, the fiber optic cable guide comprising:an elongated member at least partially curved along its length with a radius of curvature not less than the minimum bend radius of the fiber optic cable for guiding the fiber optic cable in a desired direction, the elongated member having a first end, a second end, a middle section between the first and second ends, and a channel extending from the first end to the second end for receiving the fiber optic cable, the first end configured to be removably disposed around a portion of the connector subassembly, the second end including at least one primary securement element extending from the second end, said primary securement element being associated with a cable slot sized to allow a cable to be inserted in or removed from said channel and being configured to releasably hold at least the fiber optic cable to the elongated member, the middle section including at least one secondary securement element extending from the middle section and configured to releasably hold at least the fiber optic cable to the elongated member, the primary securement element being formed of a material that is sufficiently flexible to yield to the cable, and being configured to extend over at least a portion of said channel so that upon application of a predetermined force to said cable, and said cable is moved away from said channel, said primary securement element resiliently deflects, and said slot expands to allow egress of said cable away from said channel without damage to said cable.