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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2013
Superior Essex Communications Lp, Atlanta, GA (US);
Jeffrey Scott Laws, Brownwood, GA (US);
Superior Essex International LP, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Cables including strength members that limit elongation of an outer jacket are described. A cable may include any number of transmission media, such as optical fibers, positioned within one or more cable cores or openings defined by an outer jacket. Additionally, at least one strength member may be in contact with the outer jacket. The at least one strength member may include central core or member and an external coating formed around or surrounding the central core. The external coating may be formed of one or more materials that limit elongation of the outer jacket to less than approximately 20 mm at temperatures up to approximately 70° C.