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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2001
Bassel H. Daoud, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Christopher R. Gayle, San Jose, CA (US);
Ivan Pawlenko, Holland, PA (US);
Michael J. Wheeler, Haverhill, MA (US);
Lucent Technologies Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
A protective tape used to protect an electrical connection from the effects of ultraviolet radiation. The protective tape comprises a silicone gel that contains a UV inhibitor such as zinc oxide. The protective tape is used to wrap a connection, such as a coaxial connection, in order to provide a long lasting, secure environment for the connection and to shield against the effects of UV radiation that can otherwise cause a deterioration of tape. As one embodiment, the silicone gel is a two layer gel with each layer having a different hardness. The tape is formed by casting the silicone gel on a suitable backing and that backing is removed from the tape at the time the tape is used to wrap around the electrical connection.