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Distribution cable having overmolded mid-span access location with preferential bending

  • US 20050259929A1
  • Filed: 12/29/2004
  • Published: 11/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fiber optic distribution cable assembly, comprising:

  • a distribution cable comprising a plurality of optical fibers and having at least one predetermined mid-span access location positioned along the length of the distribution cable, at least one of the plurality of optical fibers accessed and terminated from the distribution cable at the mid-span access location;

    a tether comprising a first end attached to the distribution cable at the mid-span access location and at least one optical fiber optically connected to the at least one optical fiber terminated from the distribution cable; and

    an overmolded body comprising a flexible material encapsulating the distribution cable and a portion of the tether to form the mid-span access location;

    wherein the overmolded mid-span access location is provided with a preferential bend.

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