Drop cable with fiber optic connector and methods for...

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2006-11-14

2008-12-09

Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical transmission cable

C385S054000, C385S055000, C385S056000, C385S057000, C385S058000, C385S059000, C385S060000, C385S101000, C385S103000, C385S104000, C385S105000, C385S106000

Reexamination Certificate

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07463803

ABSTRACT:
A substantially flat fiber optic drop cable assembly comprises: a fiber optic connector comprising a fiber optic ferrule and a housing; a crimp body coupled to the housing of the fiber optic connector; a fiber optic cable comprising a pair of strength members disposed partially within the fiber optic cable; a first sheath disposed between the fiber optic connector and the fiber optic cable, the first sheath coupled to the crimp body; a second sheath disposed between the fiber optic connector and the fiber optic cable, the second sheath coupled to the fiber optic cable; and a demarcation element joining the first sheath and the second sheath, wherein the demarcation element comprises a substantially tubular element; wherein the pair of strength members are configured to engage the crimp body about the first sheath, the second sheath, and the demarcation element.

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