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Optical fibre with a protective covering

US4302073A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 1979
Grant dateNov 24, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 9, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to optical fibres with a protective covering for use in cables. The fibre is protected by a covering of plastic material extruded from an extruder the punch of which protrudes 0.5 to 1 mm beyond the draw plate, and rapidly cooled at the outlet of the draw plate, so that it surrounds the optical fibre with a clearance between 1 and 10 microns.

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