Patent ID: 8517344
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: G02B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of installing fiber optic cable comprising the steps of: providing a conduit between first and second devices, each of the first and second devices comprising at least one of a streetlight and a signal light; providing at least one conductor extending through the conduit between the first and second devices; and after the step of providing at least one conductor extending through the conduit, extending a fiber optic cable through the conduit in proximity to the at least one conductor to thereby install the fiber optic cable at least between the first and second devices; providing the conduit between first and second devices further comprises providing the conduit with first and second bent portions; wherein extending the fiber optic cable through the conduit comprises: disposing at least a portion of a rod assembly in the conduit through the first bent portion; disposing a tool in the conduit through the second bent portion; engaging the tool with the at least a portion of the rod assembly when the at least a portion of the rod assembly is disposed in the conduit; and withdrawing the tool from the conduit to thereby withdraw the at least a portion of the rod assembly from the conduit.