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Dielectric ribbon optical fiber cable

  • US 5,384,880 A
  • Filed: 12/03/1993
  • Issued: 01/24/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical fiber cable comprised of:

  • a single, hollow buffer tube with a first water blocking gel-like compound and at least one optical fiber disposed therein;

    at least one layer of yarn adhesively bonded to an outer portion of said buffer tube;

    a second water blockable gel-like compound impregnating said at least one layer of yarn;

    a tape layer applied over said at least one layer of yarn and said second water blockable gel-like compound;

    a sealant compound applied over said tape layer;

    a plastic jacket which encapsulates said tape layer and bonds to said sealant compound; and

    two longitudinally extending strength members adjacent said tape layer and at least partially embedded in said jacket approximately 180 degrees apart.

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