Abstract: A fibre optic accessory for attachment to the end of an optical fibre is described, the fibre optic accessory comprising a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along a portion of its outer surface. Using this accessory, an optical fibre to which this accessory is affixed may be installed in an installation tube with the use of a source of compressed air. A kit of parts for such an installation, an optical fibre and a method of installation are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 14, 2020
Date of Patent:
August 30, 2022
Assignee:
RIDGEMOUNT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Inventors:
Mark John Limbert, Christopher Russell Peters
Abstract: An expanded beam connector for use with a fibre optic fibre is described, the expanded beam connector comprising; a body and at least one bore located within said body for accepting a fibre optic ferrule, wherein the perimeter of said bore comprises at least one channel extending from an open end of said bore. Methods of manufacturing an expanded beam connector are also described.
Abstract: A fibre optic accessory for attachment to the end of an optical fibre is described, the fibre optic accessory comprising a plurality of grooves extending longitudinally along a portion of its outer surface. Using this accessory, an optical fibre to which this accessory is affixed may be installed in an installation tube with the use of a source of compressed air. A kit of parts for such an installation, an optical fibre and a method of installation are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 8, 2017
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2020
Assignee:
Ridgemount Technologies Limited
Inventors:
Mark John Limbert, Christopher Russell Peters