Fiber optic cable
US9146165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4432
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic cable includes a strain element including a first optical fiber and an optical element including a second optical fiber. The optical element is compliantly coupled with the strain element to transfer a portion of strain experienced by the strain element to the optical element. A fiber optic cable includes a strain transfer member, a central optical fiber disposed through the strain transfer member, and a tight jacket mechanically coupling the central optical fiber and the strain transfer member. The fiber optic cable further includes a compliant layer disposed about and affixed to the strain transfer member; a peripheral optical fiber disposed in the compliant layer, such that a portion of the strain experienced by the strain transfer member is transferred to the peripheral optical fiber via the compliant layer; and a protective cover disposed about the compliant layer.
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