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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 1995
Filed:
Dec. 03, 1993
David A Keller, Vaureal cergy, FR;
Frank Davidson, Granite Falls, NC (US);
Kevin Black, Hickory, NC (US);
George Webb, Icard, NC (US);
Alcatel NA Cable Systems, Inc., Claremont, NC (US);
Abstract
The optical fiber cable has a plurality of centrally located optical fiber ribbons. Carrying the optical fiber ribbons is a gel-filled plastic buffer tube. An adhesive layer is applied along the outside of the buffer tube and yarns extend in a contra-helical pattern over the adhesive. The yarns are impregnated with a gel for lubricating the contact points between the yarns and a longitudinally applied mylar tape layer. The mylar tape layer is coated with a thin layer of sealant which permits application of final polyethylene outer jacket provided for additional cable protection. Embedded within the outer jacket is a pair of diametrically opposed, longitudinally extending strength members.