Optical fiber cable and method for modifying the same

Details Optical fiber cable and method for modifying the same Optical fiber cable and method for modifying the same

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Kianni, K. Cyrus (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical transmission cable

Loose tube type

C385S110000, C385S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07991256

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an optical fiber cable that includes a main tube. A guide tube, which includes at least one optical element, is positioned within the main tube's central space. A compressible element is also positioned within the main tube's central space. To reduce the adverse effects of ice formation within the optical fiber cable, the compressible element more readily deforms than do the guide tube and main tube. Also disclosed is a method for modifying a conventional optical fiber cable with a compressible element according to the present invention.

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