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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2008
Gregory B. Bohler, Lenoir, NC (US);
Julian L. Greenwood, Iii, Hickory, NC (US);
Keith A. Greer, Morgantown, NC (US);
Allen M. Miller, Lenoir, NC (US);
Wesley B. Nicholson, Hickory, NC (US);
Kimberly D. Slan, Hickory, NC (US);
Gregory B. Bohler, Lenoir, NC (US);
Julian L. Greenwood, III, Hickory, NC (US);
Keith A. Greer, Morgantown, NC (US);
Allen M. Miller, Lenoir, NC (US);
Wesley B. Nicholson, Hickory, NC (US);
Kimberly D. Slan, Hickory, NC (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
Armored fiber optic assemblies are disclosed that include a dielectric armor along with methods for manufacturing the same. The dielectric armor has an armor profile, thereby resembling conventional metal armored cable to the craft. The dielectric armor provides additional crush and impact resistance and the like for the optical fibers and/or fiber optic assembly therein. The dielectric armor is advantageous to the craft since it provides the desired mechanical performance without requiring the time and expense of grounding like conventional metal armored cables. Additionally, the armored fiber optic assemblies can have any suitable flame and/or smoke rating for meeting the requirements of the intended space.