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TRACEABLE CABLE SYSTEM, TRACEABLE CABLE ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTOR

  • US 20170207585A1
  • Filed: 01/19/2016
  • Published: 07/20/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2016
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A traceable cable assembly, comprising:

  • a traceable cable, comprising;

    at least one data transmission element,a jacket at least partially surrounding the at least one data transmission element, anda tracing optical fiber incorporated with and extending along at least a portion of a length of the traceable cable; and

    a connector provided at each end of the traceable cable, each connector comprising;

    a connector housing having opposed first and second ends the second end being coupled to the traceable cable; and

    a diffuser supported by the connector housing, wherein the connector housing is configured to receive tracer light from the tracing optical fiber and allow the tracer light to leave the connector housing, and further wherein the diffuser is configured to diffuse the tracer light leaving the connector housing, wherein the diffuser is fixed to the connector housing and configured to permit tracer light to be delivered into the connector to the tracing optical fiber.

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