Identification scheme for splittable ribbon products
US6532329B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4482
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber ribbon product that includes at least two sub-unit ribbons each having a plurality of optical fibers encapsulated in a matrix material. The sub-units are arranged adjacent each other and include identifying stripes respectively extending longitudinally along the exterior of the matrix materials. The stripe on the first sub-unit has a visual appearance that is different from the stripe on the second sub-unit to allow the sub-units to be distinguished from each other. A bonding material substantially encapsulates the first and second sub-units. In one embodiment, the bonding material is transparent and fully encapsulates the stripes. In another embodiments, the stripes made of a film and are not encapsulated by the bonding material so that they can be peeled to access the optical fibers and/or sub-unit ribbons.
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