Optical fiber cable and process for production thereof
US4491386A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4489
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber cable is described comprising a linear center member having at least one longitudinal and spiral groove in the surface thereof, one coated optical fiber received in each groove, an outer sheath that encloses the center member, and a jelly-like material with which the space around each optical fiber is entirely filled. A process for producing such an optical fiber cable is also described.
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