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Reinforced optical fiber cable of unitube structure

US6091871A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1997
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4486
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The reinforced optical fiber cable of unitube structure comprises a protective tube for protecting optical fibers, a reinforcing layer, and reinforcing cords, together with an outer sheath around the protective tube. In the cable the protective tube is of corrugated tubular structure. Such a cable is particularly suited for use as a long distance transmission cable.

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