Patrick Joseph Sims

US Patent:

20180196216, Jul 12, 2018

Filed:

Jan 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/866624

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Michael P. Winterrowd - Calhoun LA, US
Patrick J. Sims - Plymouth MN, US

International Classification:

G02B 6/50
G02B 6/44
G02B 6/38
G02B 6/06

Abstract:

Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing installation of optical fiber, non-fiber lines, and/or power lines in a ground surface. In various embodiments, a foldable base might be placed in a channel in a ground surface. The foldable base might include a base portion, two side wall portions, at least two points of articulation, and two plug contacts. Each point of articulation allows each side wall portion to fold relative with the base portion, forming a cavity. One or more lines may be placed within the cavity. A plug, placed above the lines in the cavity, may engage with the two plug contacts to secure the plug to the foldable base. Capping material, placed in microchannel on a top surface of the plug, may flow beyond the microchannel and over any openings between the plug and the foldable base and between the foldable base and edges of the channel.