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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2006
William S. Jackman, Hickory, NC (US);
Warren W. Mcalpine, Hickory, NC (US);
David A. Seddon, Hickory, NC (US);
Richard S. Wagman, Hickory, NC (US);
William S. Jackman, Hickory, NC (US);
Warren W. McAlpine, Hickory, NC (US);
David A. Seddon, Hickory, NC (US);
Richard S. Wagman, Hickory, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
A buffered optical fiber includes at least one optical fiber and a buffer layer. In one embodiment, the buffer layer generally surrounds the optical fiber and has a non-round cross-section that includes a plurality of wings that are an integrally formed by the buffer layer. Additionally, the buffered optical fiber may form a portion of a fiber optic cable that allows a relatively small bend radius while maintaining optical performance. Optionally, the optical fiber may be a bend resistant optical fiber for preserving optical performance. Additionally, other fiber optic cables that allow relatively small bend radii are also disclosed.