Fiber optic cables with easy access features
US7197215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4431
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubeless fiber optic cable is disclosed, including at least one optical fiber extending in a longitudinal direction, and an outer jacket extending in the longitudinal direction so as to surround the optical fiber. The outer jacket has a cross-section defining an inner surface and an outer surface. At least one strength member extends in the longitudinal direction along the outer jacket and is disposed so that a portion thereof protrudes from the inner surface of the outer jacket, so that when a ripcord is pulled from the outer jacket separation of the outer jacket occurs, thereby allowing access to a cavity containing the optical fiber. In another embodiment, the ripcord protrudes from the inner surface of the outer jacket.
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