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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2001
Chris M. Quinn, Hickory, NC (US);
Donald R. Parris, Newtown, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A fiber optic cable having at least one optical fiber component disposed within at least one retention area of a support member. The support member includes metallic or dielectric materials having the retention area generally longitudinally formed therein relative to an axis of the cable. The cable can include a cable jacket substantially surrounding the support member. Additionally, the cable can include a cushioning zone adjacent the optical fiber component, a water-blocking component and/or an interfacial layer at least partially disposed between an outer surface of the support member and the cable jacket. The support member can have at least one bendable tab for at least partially covering the retention area.