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End plug for a fiber optic in-line splice case assembly

  • US 4,556,281 A
  • Filed: 12/19/1983
  • Issued: 12/03/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An end plug for a fiber optic splice case assembly, said end plug comprising:

  • a substantially solid body having a longitudinal axis and having a pair of diametrically opposed rounded surfaces, said rounded surfaces having a configuration matching the internal circumference of a splice case housing;

    a pair of flat surfaces, oppositely disposed from one another and orthogonal to and joining said rounded surfaces, said flat surfaces being adapted for the connection of torque bars thereto;

    a first aperture through said end plug, substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis for receiving a glass fiber;

    a second aperture through said end plug, substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis and displaced from said first aperture, for receiving a fiber wand;

    a cutout portion in an end surface of said end plug, said cutout portion being formed to receive a protective layer dressed away from an optical fiber;

    a threaded bore in a rounded surface of said end plug extending radially toward and communicating with said second aperture; and

    a setscrew threaded into said bore for securing said fiber wand in said second aperture.

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