Patent ID: 9164233
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A combination of an inner crimp tube and a crimp sleeve, the combination securing a connection between respective first and second cables through which optical fibers extend to splice together for signal transmission, the combination comprising: an inner crimp tube receiving at least one strength member from each respective cable, wherein said inner crimp tube is positioned along lengths of the strength members such that said strength members extend through said inner crimp tube, wherein loose ends of respective strength members fold back over opposite ends of said inner crimp tube; at least one crimp sleeve securing said respective loose ends of said strength members to said inner crimp tube; a flexible sheath connected to the first and second cables and extending over an optical fiber ice, said inner crimp tube, and said crimp sleeve; and wherein the optical fiber splice may be selectively made inwards or outwards of said inner crimp tube,