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Low-shrink reduced-diameter dry buffer tubes

US8625945B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2010
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a low-shrink buffer tube having a reduced diameter. The buffer tube provides adequate crush resistance and is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.

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