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The invention provides for an optical fiber strain relief system and a method for using the same. The optical fiber strain relief system includes a tab, a mass fusion splice protection sleeve and a tray for securing the tab and sleeve. The tab has substantially rectangular members, having long dimen

The invention provides for an optical fiber strain relief system and a method for using the same. The optical fiber strain relief system includes a tab, a mass fusion splice protection sleeve and a tray for securing the tab and sleeve. The tab has substantially rectangular members, having long dimensions extending in the direction of fiber optic ribbon cables. The substantially rectangular members have widened portions and are joined at the widened portions by a short member. The substantially rectangular members of the tab fold over fiber optic ribbon cables, bending the short adjoining member, and thereby attaching to the fiber optic ribbon cables. Once attached to the fiber optic ribbon cables, the tab protects the optical fibers from bending and tensile forces and provides strain relief. The tray has retainers for securing the tabs and mass fusion splice protection sleeves to further protect the optical fibers and provide strain relief. The tray is fitted with a cover.

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[ I claim:] [5.] An optical fiber strain relief system, comprising:a tab having elongated members, a short member between the elongated members and adjoining the elongated members, the short member capable of being deformed so that the elongated members can be folded together over an fiber optic rib

[ I claim:] [5.] An optical fiber strain relief system, comprising:a tab having elongated members, a short member between the elongated members and adjoining the elongated members, the short member capable of being deformed so that the elongated members can be folded together over an fiber optic ribbon cable about an axis parallel to optical fibers contained within the fiber optic ribbon cable;a tray having a base;mass fusion splice protection sleeves; andretainers on the base for securing the tabs and mass fusion splice protection sleeves, the tabs and mass fusion splice protection sleeves providing strain relief for the fiber optic ribbon cable.