초록

A cable identification system includes a split sleeve label spacer positionable substantially circumferentially around a cable, and an adhesive label securable circumferentially around the label spacer. A method of securing identifying indicia to small diameter fiber optic cables is also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A cable identification system comprising: a split sleeve label spacer having a perimeter, and being positioned substantially circumferentially around a fiber optic cable; and an adhesive label secured circumferentially around the entire perimeter of the label spacer, the label having indicia

1. A cable identification system comprising: a split sleeve label spacer having a perimeter, and being positioned substantially circumferentially around a fiber optic cable; and an adhesive label secured circumferentially around the entire perimeter of the label spacer, the label having indicia on a first side and adhesive at least opposite the indicia on a second side. 2. The cable identification system of claim 1 wherein the label spacer has two opposed arms capable of moving from a first, non-compressed position to a second, compressed position, upon securing the adhesive label circumferentially around the label spacer. 3. The cable identification system of claim 2 including an opening connecting the two opposed arms, the opening allows engagement of the cable in the first position. 4. The cable identification system of claim 1 including a pressure sensitive adhesive appliable to an interior circumferential surface of the label spacer to prevent the label spacer from sliding along the cable. 5. The cable identification system of claim 1 wherein the label spacer is C-shaped and made of plastic. 6. The cable identification system of claim 1 wherein the cable is a two or three millimeter fiber optic cable. 7. A method of securing identifying indicia to small diameter fiber optic cables, the method comprising the steps of: positioning a split sleeve label spacer having a perimeter substantially circumferentially around a fiber optic cable; and securing an adhesive label circumferentially around the entire perimeter of the label spacer, the label having indicia on a first side and adhesive at least opposite the indicia on a second side. 8. The method of claim 7 wherein the label spacer has two opposed arms capable of moving from a first, non-compressed position to a second, compressed position, upon securing the adhesive label circumferentially around the label spacer. 9. The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of applying a pressure sensitive adhesive to an interior circumferential surface of the label spacer to prevent the label spacer from sliding along the cable.