Distribution cabling tape, system and tape application device

#The present disclosure is directed to a distribution cabling tape or protective adhesive-backed structure and system for an asphalt or concrete surface, such as a road, curb, or walkway, that protects cabling, wires, splices, and other telecommunications network devices. The present disclosure is also directed to an applicator device or tool for applying the distribution cabling tape in a straightforward manner.

#Communications service providers are faced with increasing demands to deliver faster and better service to their customers. Service providers can meet these needs for greater bandwidth by incorporating fiber optics in the access network, the communication connection to the end subscriber. Service providers have announced gigabit service offerings.

#With many players competing in the industry, speed to build new networks is critical. However, the process to deploy traditional fiber optic networks often requires time consuming civil engineering work both in planning, verifying existing infrastructure location and construction. The access network can be the most burdensome in that individual fibers must connect each subscriber's living unit. In the case of single family home neighborhoods, that means a single fiber to each home.

#The present disclosure will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

#FIGS. 1A-1C are isometric views of a distribution cabling tape system according to various aspects of the disclosure.

#FIG. 1D is a cross section view of a distribution cabling tape system according to various aspects of the disclosure.

#While the disclosure is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the disclosure to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

#In the following Detailed Description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. In this regard, directional terminology, such as “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “leading,” “forward,” “trailing,” etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the Figure(s) being described. Because components of embodiments of the present disclosure can be positioned in a number of different orientations, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

#The present disclosure is directed to a durable, protective distribution cabling tape that includes or covers a conduit for distribution cable, such as fiber optic network cable. The distribution cabling tape system is configured to adhere to an asphalt or concrete surface, such as a road, curb, walkway, bridge support, building base or other foundation. In addition, the present disclosure is directed to a device for applying the distribution cabling tape system.