Patent ID: 6195496
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A device for securing and retaining at least two fiber optic splices comprising:a base having front and rear edges and defining a plane;at least one set of at least three generally parallel, spaced apart members extending longitudinally from said base;each adjacent pair of said members defining a channel therebetween for retaining one of said splices;a first set of channels being tilted with each corresponding channel having its longitudinal axis at an acute angle to said plane of said base;a second set of channels being tilted with each corresponding channel having its longitudinal axis at an acute angle to said plane of said base;said axis of said first set of channels being closer to said base at said rear edge than at said front edge; andsaid axis of said second set of channels being closer to said base at said front edge than at said rear edge.