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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1999
Victor J. Talamini, Sr., Asbury, NJ (US);
TyCom (US) Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Abstract
A system for storing a fiber within a storage space defined by a restrainer. The fiber can have a first fiber portion and a second fiber portion. The system can include a separator that divides the storage space into a first fiber portion storage space and a second fiber portion storage space. The separator can define at least one inner bearing surface adapted to restrain the first fiber portion from straightening when coiled within the first fiber portion storage space. The separator can also define at least one outer bearing surface adapted to limit a path defined by the second fiber portion when coiled within the second fiber portion storage space. The path can vary with a longitudinal tension in the second fiber portion. The path can have a plurality of curves, each having a radius. The radius of each curve of the path can at least meet a reliability-adjusted minimum bending radius of the second fiber portion. Moreover the separator can define at least one separator opening adapted for passing the fiber therethrough. The system can also include a blanket defining an aperture. The blanket can be adapted to, in an operative configuration, cover the second fiber portion storage space.