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Lateral illumination fiber optic cable device and method of manufacture

  • US 5,617,496 A
  • Filed: 07/20/1994
  • Issued: 04/01/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A lateral illumination fiber optic cable comprising:

  • a central core extending longitudinally of the cable;

    a plurality of optical fibers distributed perimetrically about the core and extending axially along an outer surface of the core, said optical fibers having a plurality of bends in the fibers for enhancing lateral illumination at the expense of axial transmission of light; and

    a transparent tubular sheath encompassing the core and the optical fibers and extending along a length of the cable.

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