Patent ID: 7379649
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic patch kit for patching a fiber optic cable, the fiber optic patch kit comprising: a fiber optic patch comprising a first end and a second end; a first mechanical fiber optic splicer operable to be coupled with at least a first portion of the fiber optic cable and the first end of the fiber optic patch; a second mechanical fiber optic splicer operable to be coupled with at least a second portion of the fiber optic cable and the second end of the fiber optic patch; and a single splice housing an internal water-tight cavity operable to receive the first and second mechanical fiber optic splicers, the fiber optic patch, and a part of both the first and second portions of the fiber optic cable; wherein the fiber optic patch and the first and second mechanical fiber ootic splicers are operative to exclusively patch the first portion of the fiber optic cable to the second portion of the fiber optic cable.