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Optical fiber for communication

US4114981A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1977
Grant dateSep 19, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4402
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber for communication comprises an optical fiber covered with a coating of a high-molecular elastomer having a flexural modulus of not less than 200 kg/cm.sup.2 at room temperature, the difference between the flexural moduli of said elastomer at room temperature and about -50.degree. C being not more than 1000 kg/cm.sup.2.

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