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Fiber optic drop cable

  • US 6,256,438 B1
  • Filed: 10/29/1999
  • Issued: 07/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fiber optic cable comprising:

  • an armor layer having inner and outer surfaces and defining a passageway therethrough;

    a water swellable layer on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of said armor layer for inhibiting water migration;

    a protective jacket surrounding said armor layer and said water swellable layer; and

    at least one optical fiber extending lengthwise through the passageway defined by said armor layer, said optical fiber being capable of contacting at least one of said water swellable layer and said armor layer.

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