Buffered optical fiber ribbon
US6909829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4431
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A buffered fiber optic ribbon including at least one fiber optic ribbon, at least one cushioning material, and at least one buffer layer. In one embodiment, the buffer layer has a generally flat portion that contacts a portion of the fiber optic ribbon. In another embodiment, the cushioning material is disposed in at least two regions that are separated by a portion of the buffer layer. In other embodiments, the buffer layer generally inhibits the fiber optic ribbon from twisting within the buffer layer.
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