Optical fiber cable and method for modifying the same
US7991256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44386
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes a main tube. A guide tube, which includes at least one optical element, is positioned within the main tube's central space. A compressible element is also positioned within the main tube's central space. To reduce the adverse effects of ice formation within the optical fiber cable, the compressible element more readily deforms than do the guide tube and main tube. Also disclosed is a method for modifying a conventional optical fiber cable with a compressible element according to the present invention.
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