Rocco M Romeo

US Patent:

59872063, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Aug 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/918938

Inventors:

Rocco Romeo - Scotch Plains NJ

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

G02B 600

US Classification:

385134

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for separating optical fibers contained in a multiple-fiber cable is disclosed. The method has particular application for separating long cables, that is, of about ten centimeters or more, of the type having a king wire and a plurality of fibers concentrically arranged around the king wire and embedded in a matrix material. The method involves stringing the cable in a taut position and moving a separation mold between the fibers and along the length of the cable while applying heat to the cable.