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Mechanical protection and reinforcement for optical fibers

US4389087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1979
Grant dateJun 21, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 21, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4432
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to the preparation of an optical fiber in a form suitable for use in the manufacturing of a telecommunications cable having one or several fibers. The fiber is reinforced by a longitudinally disposed support element intended to bear at least a part of any traction forces which would otherwise be borne by the fiber.

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