Multi-tube fiber optic cable and system and method for making the same
US7221831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/449
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-tube fiber optic cable maintains a plurality of fiber tubes, each fiber tube containing at least one optical fiber therein. The plurality of fiber tubes are disposed apart from a central axis of the cable. A plurality of strength members are disposed apart from a central axis of said cable. An outer jacket surrounds the plurality of fiber tubes and the plurality of strength members and is formed from a pressure extruded polymer. The plurality of fiber tubes and strength members are held in either one of an oscillated geometry or a helical geometry by the pressure extruded jacket.
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