US 7,529,457 B2
Methods and devices for tracing fiber optic cable
Shersrin Naidu, Orlando, Fla. (US); and Gene Kaaihue, Orlando, Fla. (US)
Assigned to AT&T Intellectual Property, I, L.P., Wilmington, Del. (US)
Filed on May 20, 2008, as Appl. No. 12/123,838.
Application 12/123838 is a continuation of application No. 11/260590, filed on Oct. 27, 2005, granted, now 7,376,320.
Prior Publication US 2008/0219625 A1, Sep. 11, 2008
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. G02B 6/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 385—134  [385/135; 385/136] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A tracing clip for a fiber optic cable comprising:
a clip body including an inner and an outer surface;
a metal clip disposed on the outer surface;
wherein the metal clip connects to a metal element extending axially along the entire length of the fiber optic cable and to the metal clip; and
a hinge portion that secures the tracing clip to the fiber optic cable.