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Optical fiber ribbon assembly with strain relief

US6577797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2001
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4403
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber ribbon assembly includes a plurality of aligned optical fibers, a strain relief structure aligned with the fibers, and a protective layer integrally bonding the fibers and the strain relief structure together. The strain relief structure has at least a pair of strength members disposed on opposite sides of the aligned fibers and extending lengthwise along the ribbon assembly.

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