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Filler ribbons for ribbon stack

US7466888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2006
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4429
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A buffer tube having therein a ribbon stack formed of optical fiber ribbons, and at least one filler ribbon provided on at least a top or bottom surface of the ribbon stack. The filler ribbon is provided to increase coupling between the ribbon stack and the buffer tube and to reduce fiber attenuation.

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