Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable – Tightly confined
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical transmission cable
Tightly confined
C385S113000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07079734
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic drop cable is disclosed that includes at least one optical waveguide disposed within a tube, a first and second strength assembly, and a cable jacket. Each strength assembly includes a strength component and a plurality of strength members, wherein the respective plurality of strength members are radially disposed about at least half of the circumference of the respective strength component. In one embodiment, the first and second strength assemblies are generally disposed on opposite sides of the tube.
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NEPTCO Incorporated “Fiber Optic Cable Components”, Apr. 2003.
Hurley William C.
Seddon David A.
Carroll Jr. Michael E.
Chu Chris
Connelly-Cushwa Michelle
Corning Cable Systems LLC
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