Patent ID: 6347760
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A device for storing a plurality of fibers within a space defined by a restrainer, each fiber from said plurality of fibers having a first fiber portion and a second fiber portion, comprising:a separator defining at least one inner bearing surface adapted to restrain each first fiber portion from straightening when coiled within said separator; said separator defining at least one outer bearing surface adapted to limit a path defined by each second fiber portion when coiled on said separator, each path varying with a longitudinal tension in the second fiber portion, each path having a plurality of curves each having a radius, the radius of each curve of each path at least meeting a reliability-adjusted minimum bending radius of the second fiber portion; said separator defining a plurality of separator openings adapted for passing each fiber therethrough; and a secluder adapted to be bound by the restrainer and at least partially received within said separator, for secluding at least one layer of said fibers in the restrainer.