STEPHEN M PUTNAM
Broker in Acton, MA

License number
Massachusetts 130317
Issued Date
Jul 14, 1992
Expiration Date
Sep 16, 1998
Type
Salesperson
Address
Address
Acton, MA 01720

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Optical Fiber Spool Assembly

US Patent:
6643444, Nov 4, 2003
Filed:
Mar 14, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/096951
Inventors:
Stephen M. Putnam - Acton MA
Assignee:
Digital Lightwave, Inc. - Clearwater FL
International Classification:
G02B 600
US Classification:
385135, 385134, 385137
Abstract:
A technique for storing and managing optical fiber is disclosed. In one embodiment, the technique is realized as an optical fiber spool assembly comprising an inner spool component and an outer housing component. The inner spool component beneficially comprises a first center base section surrounded by a first annular ring section. The outer housing component beneficially comprises a second center base section surrounded by a second annular ring section. An annular optical fiber cavity for retaining an optical fiber is formed when the inner spool component and the outer housing component are assembled.