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Multi-mode tubing product and method

  • US 20030183294A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2002
  • Published: 10/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A thin-walled, flexible and collapse-resistant plastic tubing having a substantially smooth bore and a helical outer support bead, said tubing comprising:

  • a flexible tubing wall providing a thin-walled elongate flexible tubular body;

    a helical support bead upon and heat bonded to said tubing wall of said flexible tubular body; and

    a fiber optic conductor helically extending along said elongate tubular body at said helical support bead.

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