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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2025
Clearfield, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
John P. Hill, Oak Grove, MN (US);
William J. Cruzen, Monticello, MN (US);
Clearfield, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An optical fiber routing tool that can protect optical fiber and facilitate routing of the optical fiber during installation. The optical fiber routing tool includes a pen-shaped elongated body that includes a body bore therethrough configured to receive one or more optical fiber. The tool can further include a removable tip for single fiber routing, the removable tip comprises a tip bore having a reduced diameter tip bore therethrough and configured to receive an optical fiber. Additionally, the tool can include other optional features, such as a tapered tip, an attachment feature such as clip for storing the removable tip when not in use, and/or pick features, for added functionality.