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Fiber optic dropwire

US4729628A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateNov 14, 1986
Grant dateMar 8, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4431
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic dropwire having a fiber optic transmission member between two strength members. The optical fiber has an outer coating having a higher melting point than the outer dropwire covering.

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