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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 30, 1999
Markus A. Giebel, Hickory, NC (US);
James P. Luther, Hickory, NC (US);
Brian J. Gimbel, Hickory, NC (US);
Otto I. Szentesi, Hickory, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
The challenge of pulling an optical fiber having a connector at its terminal end without incurring damage to the fiber or connector due to excessive pulling or bending is met by introducing a breakaway feature that disconnects the connectorized fiber from the pulling mechanism upon detecting excessive force. The breakaway feature may be positioned at several locations along the pathway connecting the optical fiber and the pulling force. In one embodiment the breakaway feature is disposed on a cover over the connectorized front end of the optical fiber. In other embodiments the breakaway element is inserted along the cord connecting the connectorized optical fiber to the pulling force.