Fiber optic cables
AssigneeCorning Cable Systems LLC
InventorsWilliam S. Jackman, Louis A. Barrett
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Abstract
A fiber optic cable having at least two interfaces being formed by first and second members. Between the interfaces is at least one retention area having an optical fiber component disposed therein. The retention area is disposed generally longitudinally and non-helically relative to an axis of the cable. The cable may also include a cable jacket substantially surrounding the members, a cushioning zone adjacent the optical fiber component, a water-blocking component and/or an interfacial layer. In another embodiment, a fiber optic cable includes a strength group having at least one strength member and an optical fiber being proof-tested to 125 KPSI or greater.
Claims48
A fiber optic cable, comprising:
- a first strength member;
- a second strength member;
- at least one optical fiber component;
- said first strength member and said second strength member forming at least two interfaces with each other;
- at least one retention area disposed between said at least two interfaces, said retention area disposed generally longitudinally and non-helically relative to an axis of the cable;
- and
- said at least one optical fiber component disposed within said at least one retention area.
A fiber optic cable, comprising:
- a first member having at least one planar surface;
- a second member having at least one planar surface;
- at least one optical fiber component;
- said first member and said second member forming at least two interfaces with each other, at least one of said two interfaces being formed between said at least one planar surface of said first member and said an least one planar surface of said second member;
- at least one retention area disposed between said at least two interfaces, said retention area disposed generally longitudinally and non-helically relative to an axis of the cable;
- said at least one optical fiber component disposed within said at least one retention area;
- and
- a cable jacket generally surrounding said first and second members.
A fiber optic cable, comprising:
- a strength group having at least one strength member;
- at least one optical fiber component;
- and
- said at least one optical fiber component being proof-tested to at least about 125 KPSI.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.