Drop cable with fiber optic connector and methods for fabricating same
US7463803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/745
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A substantially flat fiber optic drop cable assembly comprises: a fiber optic connector comprising a fiber optic ferrule and a housing; a crimp body coupled to the housing of the fiber optic connector; a fiber optic cable comprising a pair of strength members disposed partially within the fiber optic cable; a first sheath disposed between the fiber optic connector and the fiber optic cable, the first sheath coupled to the crimp body; a second sheath disposed between the fiber optic connector and the fiber optic cable, the second sheath coupled to the fiber optic cable; and a demarcation element joining the first sheath and the second sheath, wherein the demarcation element comprises a substantially tubular element; wherein the pair of strength members are configured to engage the crimp body about the first sheath, the second sheath, and the demarcation element.
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