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US 7,397,993 B1Granted
Fiber optic ribbons having an attachment portion
AssigneeCorning Cable Systems LLC
InventorsSamuel Don Navé, Todd Ray Rhyne
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AssigneeCorning Cable Systems LLC
InventorsSamuel Don Navé, Todd Ray Rhyne
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Disclosed are fiber optic ribbons having at least one optical fiber and a protective covering such as a matrix material. The fiber optic ribbons include an attachment portion for providing the craft an installation option for securing the same. Specifically, the fiber optic ribbon has a first portion that has at least one optical fiber and an attachment portion. The attachment portion generally extends away from the first portion, thereby providing a portion of the fiber optic structure suitable for receiving a fastener therethrough without damaging the at least one optical fiber or causing undue levels of optical attenuation. Moreover, the fiber optic ribbon may be used by itself if a rugged construction is provided or can further include cable components such as a cable jacket. The fiber optic structures may also have a bulbous first portion for indicating the location of the optical fiber to the craft.
A fiber optic ribbon comprising:
A fiber optic ribbon comprising at least one optical fiber, at least one strength member;
A fiber optic ribbon comprising at least one optical fiber and at least one matrix material, the at least one matrix material having a first portion with a bulbous end that includes the at least one optical fiber therein and an attachment portion that is generally flat, wherein the attachment portion includes at least one strength member and generally extends away from the first portion and a width ratio of the attachment portion to the first portion of the fiber optic ribbon being at least 2:1 or greater, thereby providing a portion of the fiber optic ribbon suitable for receiving a fastener therethrough without damaging the at least one optical fiber.
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