Patent ID: 6273621
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An in-line splice arrangement for joining a first fiber optic cable to a second fiber optic cable, each cable defined as comprising an inner bundle of optical fibers and at least one outer metallic strength member, the in-line splice arrangement comprisinga pair of metal sleeves, each metal sleeve disposed to cover an end portion of an associated fiber optic cable with each metallic strength members of said associated fiber optic cable bent backwards over said metal sleeve;a pair of grip blocks, each grip block for supporting and encasing a separate one of the first and second fiber optic cables and associated metal sleeve;a buffer tube disposed to surround a spliced region where the inner bundle of optical fibers from the first fiber optic cable are joined to the inner bundle of optical fibers from the second fiber optic cable; anda heat shrink protective coating disposed to cover the pair of grip blocks and the buffer tube disposed therebetween.