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Optical cable with identifiable optical fibers

US8358894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2011
Grant dateJan 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4482
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A optical fiber includes an optically transmissive element; at least one curable colored layer surrounding the optically transmissive element; and an additional removable colored layer surrounding and homogeneously covering the curable colored layer. The presence of the additional removable colored layer improves identifiability of the fiber, especially when the latter is included in an optical cable together with other fibers.

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