Patent ID: 6678455
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic bend radius protection apparatus for use in combination with a first set of at least one fiber optic cable and a second set of at least one fiber optic cable spaced apart from the first set of at least one fiber optic cable, the bend radius protection apparatus comprising:(a) a first fiber guide with a curved fiber support surface which is disposed to receive the first set of at least one fiber optic cable, the fiber support surface having a predetermined bend radius; (b) a second fiber guide spaced apart from the first fiber guide, and disposed to receive the second set of at least one fiber optic cable, and further disposed to receive the first set of at least one fiber optic cable from the first fiber guide, the second fiber guide having a curved fiber support surface with a predetermined bend radius for a minimum bend protection angle; wherein the first fiber guide and the second fiber guide combine to provide the predetermined bend radius for the minimum bend protection angle for fiber optic cables supported by both the first fiber guide and the second fiber guide.