Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable – Ribbon cable
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical transmission cable
Ribbon cable
Reexamination Certificate
active
07039282
ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber array having a plurality of intermittent weakened portions allows subunit or groups of the fibers in the optical fiber array to be accessed without the need for special tools and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. In one embodiment, the optical fiber array includes at least two subunits, each of the subunits having a respective subunit matrix, and the optical fiber array also includes a common matrix having a plurality of intermittent weakened portions. In another embodiment, the plurality of intermittent weakened portions of the optical fiber array are formed by a common matrix having two different thickness profiles adjacent along respective portions of a subunit interface.
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Chiasson David W.
Quinn Christopher M.
Carroll Jr. Michael E.
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Font Frank G.
Lepisto Ryan
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