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Fiber optic cable with flame inhibiting capability

  • US 6,122,424 A
  • Filed: 09/26/1997
  • Issued: 09/19/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fiber optic cable comprising:

  • a tube, said tube including at least one optical fiber therein;

    a flame-retardant jacket, said jacket surrounding said tube and being spaced therefrom defining a space between the tube and the jacket, said space having at least one fiber optic cable component disposed therein;

    said fiber optic cable component comprising a multi-functional tape, said tape being wrapped around said tube and including a seam, and said multi-functional tape comprising a flame inhibiting agent additively or reactively combined with said multi-functional tape whereby said tape is functional as a flame inhibiting component, and said tape including a superabsorbent substance, said super absorbent substance being functional to inhibit the migration of water in said space.

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