Fiber-optic strength member components for use in outer strength member layers
US10215939B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4488
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cable containing at least one optical fiber in a strength member and methods for manufacturing the strength member and cable are provided. A cable may include a cable core and armor wire strength members that surround the cable core. One of the armor wire strength members that surround the cable core contains an optical fiber.
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