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GB2585670B
GB2585670B GB1909909.2A GB201909909A GB2585670B GB 2585670 B GB2585670 B GB 2585670B GB 201909909 A GB201909909 A GB 201909909A GB 2585670 B GB2585670 B GB 2585670B
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optic cable
cable connector
fibre optic
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Ansell Glen
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Reliance Worldwide Corp UK Ltd
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Priority to KR1020227004282A priority patent/KR102710646B1/en
Priority to AU2020312171A priority patent/AU2020312171B2/en
Priority to PCT/EP2020/069089 priority patent/WO2021005041A1/en
Priority to CN202080063457.0A priority patent/CN114450609B/en
Priority to EP20737180.8A priority patent/EP3997501A1/en
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Priority to US17/560,805 priority patent/US11976759B2/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G02B6/3888—Protection from over-extension or over-compression
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/24—Coupling light guides
    • G02B6/36—Mechanical coupling means
    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
    • G02B6/3807—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs
    • G02B6/3887—Anchoring optical cables to connector housings, e.g. strain relief features
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/46—Processes or apparatus adapted for installing or repairing optical fibres or optical cables
    • G02B6/50—Underground or underwater installation; Installation through tubing, conduits or ducts
    • G02B6/52—Underground or underwater installation; Installation through tubing, conduits or ducts using fluid, e.g. air
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4401—Optical cables
    • G02B6/4415—Cables for special applications
    • G02B6/4427—Pressure resistant cables, e.g. undersea cables
    • G02B6/4428—Penetrator systems in pressure-resistant devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/4459—Ducts; Conduits; Hollow tubes for air blown fibres

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)
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Priority Applications (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1909909.2A GB2585670B (en) 2019-07-10 2019-07-10 A fibre optic cable connector
CN202080063457.0A CN114450609B (en) 2019-07-10 2020-07-07 Pipe couplings for fiber optic cable installation
AU2020312171A AU2020312171B2 (en) 2019-07-10 2020-07-07 Tube coupling for fibre optic cable installation
PCT/EP2020/069089 WO2021005041A1 (en) 2019-07-10 2020-07-07 Tube coupling for fibre optic cable installation
KR1020227004282A KR102710646B1 (en) 2019-07-10 2020-07-07 Tube coupling for fiber optic cable installation
EP20737180.8A EP3997501A1 (en) 2019-07-10 2020-07-07 Tube coupling for fibre optic cable installation
US17/560,805 US11976759B2 (en) 2019-07-10 2021-12-23 Tube coupling
US18/597,240 US12331863B2 (en) 2019-07-10 2024-03-06 Tube coupling

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GB1909909.2A GB2585670B (en) 2019-07-10 2019-07-10 A fibre optic cable connector

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GB2585670A GB2585670A (en) 2021-01-20
GB2585670B true GB2585670B (en) 2023-08-02

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CN (1) CN114450609B (en)
AU (1) AU2020312171B2 (en)
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WO (1) WO2021005041A1 (en)

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US11976759B2 (en) 2019-07-10 2024-05-07 Reliance Worldwide Corporation (UK) Limited Tube coupling
GB2602653B (en) 2021-01-08 2024-08-14 Reliance Worldwide Corporation Uk Ltd A reducing fibre optic cable tube connector
GB202210289D0 (en) 2022-07-13 2022-08-24 Reliance Worldwide Corporation Uk Ltd A tube coupling

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GB2521272A (en) * 2013-12-12 2015-06-17 Eden Ltd Cable housing connector
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5078432A (en) * 1985-11-27 1992-01-07 The George Ingraham Corporation Multiple duct conduit and couplings
WO1996011355A1 (en) * 1994-10-10 1996-04-18 David Frederick Hawkins Connector
US5832158A (en) * 1997-03-27 1998-11-03 Chen; Chung-Fang Optical fiber inner tube connector
US6517124B1 (en) * 1999-09-27 2003-02-11 Legris S.A. Device for connecting a pipe end to a member
WO2002016817A1 (en) * 2000-08-22 2002-02-28 E. Hawle & Co Armaturenwerke Coupling device for cable conduits
WO2008104157A2 (en) * 2007-02-28 2008-09-04 Tece Gmbh Plug-in connector
US20130142492A1 (en) * 2010-05-11 2013-06-06 Parker Hannifin Manufacturing France Sas Divice For Connecting Together Tubes For Protecting An Optical Fiber Cable, A Segment Of An Optical Transmission Circuit Including Such A Device, And A Sealing Element For Such A Device
US20140327238A1 (en) * 2013-05-02 2014-11-06 Victaulic Company Coupling Having Arcuate Stiffness Ribs
GB2521272A (en) * 2013-12-12 2015-06-17 Eden Ltd Cable housing connector
US20170328505A1 (en) * 2016-05-16 2017-11-16 Victaulic Company Coupling Having Tabbed Retainer

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EP3997501A1 (en) 2022-05-18
CN114450609B (en) 2024-10-25
GB2585670A (en) 2021-01-20
GB201909909D0 (en) 2019-08-21
KR102710646B1 (en) 2024-09-27
CN114450609A (en) 2022-05-06
WO2021005041A1 (en) 2021-01-14
KR20220054791A (en) 2022-05-03
AU2020312171A1 (en) 2022-02-03
AU2020312171B2 (en) 2025-06-26

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