Corning Cable Systems

Kenneth F Dunn, Jr

David Alan Seddon

Michael John Gimblet

Mark Edward Conner

William S Jackman

James D Mohler

Fiber optic terminals, systems, and methods for providing differentiated network services to subscribers of a fiber optic network are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic terminals and methods are disclosed for providing more than one network service to subscribers supported by the same fiber optic terminal. In one embodiment, a fiber optic terminal is provided comprising a first optical path connected to a first network-side optical fiber providing a first network service to a first subscriber-side optical fiber. The fiber optic terminal also comprises a second optical path connected to a second network-side optical fiber providing a second network service differentiated from the first network service to a second subscriber-side optical fiber. In this manner, differentiated network services can be provided to subscribers supported by the fiber optic terminal by configuring connections of the subscribers to either the first optical path or second optical path in the fiber optic terminal.

Fiber optic terminals, systems, and methods for network service management

A fiber optic cable includes at least one optical waveguide, at least one strength member, and a jacket. The at least one strength member is a material having an average residual angle in the range of about 30 degrees to about 65 degrees during a bending test using a mandrel having a wire ratio (D/d) of about 200. The strength member is suitable, if necessary, for self-attaching to studs, hooks, or the like by bending it therearound and is also suitable for hardware such as P-clamps or other grips. In other embodiments, strength memberis annealed to relieve work hardening. Preferred embodiments use a steel strength member with a carbon content between about 0.30 percent to about 0.75 percent. Additionally, a coating may be applied to the strength member for environmental/corrosion protection or conductivity.

Fiber optic cable having a strength member

A fiber optic cable ( ) having at least one optical component ( ) therein, and a cable jacket ( ) surrounding the optical component. Strength sections ( ) are defined between the optical-component and the cable jacket, the strength sections comprising generally crescent-like cross sections. The generally crescent-like cross sections have respective generally concave and generally convex faces ( ). The generally concave face ( ) has a general center that is preferably aligned with the longitudinal axis of the cable, and the generally convex face ( ) has a general center that is preferably offset from a longitudinal.axis of the fiber optic cable. The convex faces subtend respective angles (&prop;) of about &deg; to about &deg;. The cable jacket ( ) defining contact interfaces ( ) with the optical component, the contact interfaces being respectively disposed between the strength sections ( ). A fiber optic cable having relatively large, force-absorbing transverse dimensions is also disclosed.

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Statesville, NC, United States of America

Kenneth F Dunn, Jr