Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Wong, Tina M (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical transmission cable
C385S109000, C385S110000, C385S114000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07970247
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a buffer tube that possesses a higher buffer-tube filling coefficient. Optical fibers enclosed within the buffer tube demonstrate improved attenuation performance when subjected to temperature variations between about −40° C. and 70° C. The buffer tube is suitable for deployments requiring mid-span access.
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Wong Tina M
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