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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2019
Corning Optical Communications Llc, Hickory, NC (US);
Gregory Blake Bohler, Lenoir, NC (US);
Julian Latelle Greenwood, III, Hickory, NC (US);
Keith Aaron Greer, Morganton, NC (US);
Wesley Brian Nicholson, Hickory, NC (US);
Kimberly Dawn Slan, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Corning Optical Communications LLC, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
Cables have dielectric armor with an armor profile that resembles conventional metal armored cable. The armor can be formed as a single layer, without requiring an outer jacket layer. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The armored cables recover substantially from deformation caused by crush loads. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space. The assemblies can additionally be lightweight and relatively inexpensive to manufacture.