Filler ribbons for ribbon stack
US7466888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2026 |
Classification
- 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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