Fiber optic cables and assemblies for fiber toward the subscriber applications
US8538216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/545
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fiber optic cables and assemblies for routing optical networks closer to the subscriber. The fiber optic cables have a small-cross section yet robust design that is versatile by allowing use in aerial application with a pressure clamp along with use in buried and/or duct applications. Additionally, the fiber optic cables and assemblies have a relatively large slack storage capacity for excess length. Assemblies include hardened connectors such as plugs and/or receptacles suitable for outdoor plant applications attached to one or more ends of the fiber optic cables for plug and play connectivity.
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