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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2006
Bradley S. Billman, Denton, TX (US);
David W. Meek, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Scott E. Semmler, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Bradley S. Billman, Denton, TX (US);
David W. Meek, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Scott E. Semmler, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A mechanical splice fiber optic connector installation tool operable for performing splice terminations and verifying an acceptable splice termination includes a power source, a connector holder, an integrated Visual Fault Locater having an optical transmission element and a display for displaying the status of the termination. An adapter configured to receive the connector and align the connector with the optical transmission element, such that the optical transmission element is spaced apart from the connector at a predetermined distance and is in optical communication with the connector for propagating light energy through the adapter and along the stub optical fiber to a termination area of the connector.