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Method for placing at least one duct/communication cable below a road surface in an area

US10385524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2016
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/9457
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for placing at least one duct/communication cable below a road surface in an area. The area comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being a road layer, such as asphalt or concrete, and the second layer being a bearing layer for the first layer and being located below the first layer. The method comprising the steps of cutting a micro trench in the area through the first layer into the second layer, placing at least one duct/communication cable in the micro trench so that that duct/communication cable is placed below the first layer, and filling the micro trench so as to restore the road surface.

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