In-road interface protected cable
US11287590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments of an optical fiber cable configured for installation in a roadbed are provide. The optical fiber cable includes an optical fiber, a cable jacket surrounding the optical fiber, and an upjacket surrounding the cable jacket. The upjacket does not leach a chemical or chemicals into the roadbed that soften the roadbed. Also provided are embodiments of a method of producing an optical fiber cable configured for installation in a roadbed. Further, embodiments of a method of deploying an optical fiber cable into a roadbed are provided. The method involves the steps of forming a channel in the roadbed, inserting an optical fiber cable into the channel, and closing the channel so as to bury the optical fiber cable in the roadbed.
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