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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2012
Michael N Andersen, Copenhagen, DK;
Peter Haslov, Solrod Strand, DK;
Michael N Andersen, Copenhagen, DK;
Peter Haslov, Solrod Strand, DK;
OFS Fitel, LLC, Norcross, CA (US);
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the invention may include an optical fiber modules encapsulated by flame retardant encapsulant. According to an example embodiment of the invention, an optical fiber module is provided. The optical fiber module comprises an optical fiber shaped to form one or more loops within the module, and a flame retardant encapsulant covering any exposed portion of the optical fiber. The flame retardant encapsulant is rated UL94 V-1 or better. The loop portion of the optical fiber may be affixed permanently within the module and any exposed surface of the fiber is coated with the encapsulant.