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Reinforced optical fiber cable of unitube structure

US6453098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2000
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2020

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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 and reinforcing elements, together with an outer sheath around said protective tube. In the cable said protective tube is of corrugated tubular structure. Application: Long distance transmission cable.

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