Fiber optic splice protector for harsh environments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9341778
APP PUB NO 20150131950A1
SERIAL NO

14075534

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An optical fiber cable for installation in a subterranean formation, where the temperature could be in excess of 150 degrees C. The optical fiber cable has an outer metallic jacket defining an elongated conduit with an internal elongated channel that receives an optical fiber. The optical fiber has two strands joined by a splice. A splice protector has a body with a passageway receiving the splice. The body has an outer region configured to be joined by a fusion weld to the outer metallic jacket.

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  • WEATHERFORD CANADA LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Charbonneau, Remi Vaudreuil-Dorion, CA 1 3
Ducra, Corneliu V Brossard, CA 1 3
Lefebvre, Paul Ste-Dorothee, CA 21 233
Vincelette, Andre Deux-Montagnes, CA 3 3

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