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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 28, 1998
Applicant:
Inventor:
Samuel D Nave, Conover, NC (US);
Assignee:
Siecor Operations, LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
385103 ; 385100 ; 385106 ; 385113 ;
Abstract
A fiber optic cable suitable for use in plenum applications comprising at least one optical fiber having a buffer layer formed of a flame retarded polyolefin material, a layer of strength members, and a cable jacket surrounding the optical fiber and in contact with at least some of the strength members. The flame retarded polyolefin can be selected from the group consisting of a flame retarded polyethylene, a flame retarded polypropylene, and blends thereof. Cables made according to the present invention are suitable for use in plenums of buildings, and are designed to meet mechanical and environmental requirements.