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Optical cable for transferring signals in a difficult environment

US6061488A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4415
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber comprising a single optical fiber or a bundle of optical fibers extending inside a metal tube, the optical cable including a braided ceramic sheath interposed between the fiber(s) and the metal tube, said metal tube holding said fibers in place by compressing said sheath.

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