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Lubricant for central core fiber optic cable having stranded ribbons

US6256439A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1999
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/441
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A family of lubricants for use in fabricating optical fiber cables having stacked optical fiber ribbons is disclosed. Each of the lubricants, is characterized by a surface tension less than 34 dynes per centimeter, a contact angle of less than 44 degrees and a viscosity appropriate for the cabling application.

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