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Optical cable with filling compound and parallel fibers

US4741684A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1987
Grant dateMay 3, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2011/0075
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Single mode optical fiber cable with a plurality of buffer tubes wherein the buffer tubes each encase a plurality of single mode optical fibers, the fibers run in a random pattern through the buffer tube and the remaining space is filled with soft filler material which prevents the ingress of moisture while allowing free movement of the fibers within the tube, the fibers all having equal overlength.

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