Optical-fiber ribbon with distorted sinusoidal adhesive pattern and method therefor
US10884213B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4403
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of producing an optical-fiber ribbon includes applying bonding material to a major surface of an optical-fiber assembly via a dispenser that is revolving around a central axis to bond adjacent optical fibers in the optical-fiber assembly. The method, which facilitates faster line speeds, achieves an optical-fiber ribbon with an adhesive bead that forms a distorted sinusoidal pattern substantially across the width of the optical-fiber assembly.
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