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Optical fiber modules encapsulated by flame retardant silicone

US8676019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

OFS Fitel, LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Andersen · Krefeld, DE
Peter Haslov · Solrød Strand, DK

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 5, 2012
Grant date	Mar 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 9, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/4457
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Certain embodiments of the invention may include an optical fiber modules encapsulated by flame retardant encapsulant. According to an example embodiment of the invention, an optical fiber module is provided. The optical fiber module comprises an optical fiber shaped to form one or more loops within the module, and a flame retardant encapsulant covering any exposed portion of the optical fiber. The flame retardant encapsulant is rated UL94 V-1 or better. The loop portion of the optical fiber may be affixed permanently within the module and any exposed surface of the fiber is coated with the encapsulant.

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