Optical glass fiber ribbon assemblies and radiation-curable compositions for use in forming ribbon assemblies
US6085010A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2947
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a ribbon assembly having the functional capability of providing mid-span access without the use of additives, monomers or oligomers containing fluorine or silicone. The ribbon assembly is formulated from an oligomer which reduces the surface energy of the ink coating and/or the matrix material.
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