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Hybrid cable splice closure and related methods

  • US 5,997,186 A
  • Filed: 05/13/1998
  • Issued: 12/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An in-line splice closure for first and second hybrid cables each of a type including at least one optical fiber and at least one signal conductor, the in-line splice closure comprising:

  • an outer housing having opposing first and second ends for receiving respective ends of the first and second hybrid cables;

    an organizer tube extending within said outer housing;

    at least one electrical connector within said organizer tube for connecting signal conductors of the first and second hybrid cables;

    at least one optical splice for connecting optical fibers of the first and second hybrid cables; and

    optical fiber support means wrapped around an outer surface of said organizer tube for supporting the at least one optical splice and adjacent optical fiber slack portions.

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