Optical Fiber Ribbons Having Preferential Tear Portions

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Prasad, Chandrika (Department: 2839)

Optical waveguides

Optical transmission cable

Ribbon cable

Reexamination Certificate

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06853783

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic ribbon having a first subunit and a second subunit. The first and second subunits including a plurality of respective optical fibers being connected by respective primary matrices. The first and second subunits being generally aligned along a plane with a secondary matrix contacting portions of the first and second subunits. The secondary matrix having at least one end portion and at least one medial portion. The at least one medial portion and the at least one end portion of the secondary matrix are separated by a gap along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis, thereby defining a preferential tear portion. In other embodiments, the at least one medial portion is recessed relative to the at least one end portion.

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