All-dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cable
US10591691B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4433
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable may include a central strength member and a plurality of buffer tubes helically wrapped around the central member. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes may house at least one optical fiber, and an outer jacket may surround the plurality of buffer tubes and the central strength member. Additionally, the central strength member may include a plurality of different strength layers including a first layer formed from relatively flexible material and a second layer formed from relatively rigid material.
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