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Fiber optic cable demonstrating improved dimensional stability

US6898354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2003
Grant dateMay 24, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4436
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic cable that employs a dual layer jacket and that demonstrates improved dimensional stability over a wide temperature range, is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the inventive cable is flame-retardant and, upon flaming, smoke suppressed and non-hazardous.

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