Research/Patents/US 5477507
US 5477507Tier 1 — UAP Program Assignee

RIBBON SPLICING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Assignee

Raytheon

Filed as: RAYTHEON COMPANY

Filed

Sep 8, 1987

Granted

Dec 19, 1995

Location

San Diego CA (SAIC/General Dynamics)

Abstract

Ribbon made of long fibers has each of its ends separated into four bundles. The four bundles of each end carry the same four discrete indicia arranged in a different pattern. The bundles are inter-engaged so that the bundles of the same indicia lie together throughout the entire length of the splice. A splicing apparatus including clamps and guide loops holds the first set of bundles in place while the second set of bundles is inter-engaged therewith. Clamps are also provided to hold the ribbon ends in place.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Nov 15, 1988

Rescinded

Jan 19, 1995

Duration

6 years, 2 months

Inventor

  • 1ROBERT L. KAPLAN

Sensitive facility: San Diego CA (SAIC/General Dynamics)

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