Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable – Ribbon cable
Patent
1995-10-18
1997-03-11
Lee, John D.
Optical waveguides
Optical transmission cable
Ribbon cable
156179, 385 53, G02B 644
Patent
active
056110170
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic ribbon cable has release elements manufactured in line with the ribbon cable so as to provide access points to the optical fibers contained therein to allow for easy application of a connector in the field. A pair of adhesive tape layers is provided about the optical fibers to create a fiber optic ribbon cable. At least one release element is provided between the adhesive tape layers and the optical fibers at one or more access points along the ribbon cable to allow for subsequent connectorization of the fibers therein. When the ribbon cable needs to be equipped with a connector, the cable is cut near the midpoint of one of the access point. After the cable is cut the adhesive tape layers and the at least one release element may be easily peeled back exposing the optical fibers. A connector is then installed onto the exposed fibers. The at least one release element is removed from the tape layers and the tape is then secured to the connector with any excess tape being trimmed off.
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DeBaun Barbara A.
Henson Gordon D.
Igl Scott A.
Lee Nicholas A.
Smith Terry L.
Griswold Gary L.
Gwin, Jr. H. Sanders
Kirn Walter N.
Lee John D.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
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