Optical cables with lubricated optical fibers and methods of formation thereof
US10782496B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4479
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for manufacturing of optical cable buffer tubes using an emulsion lubricant. In an embodiment, an optical cable includes a plurality of buffer tubes. Each buffer tube includes a bundle of optical fibers comprising an outer surface area, a swellable-thread comprising a hydrophilic base material comprising water, and a layer of silicone contacting at least a part of the outer surface area.
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