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Fiber optic assemblies and cables having subunits with a security feature

  • US 6,922,511 B2
  • Filed: 03/31/2003
  • Issued: 07/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fiber optic cable comprising:

  • at least one subunit, the subunit including a fiber optic ribbon and a sheath, wherein the sheath is tight-buffered about the fiber optic ribbon, thereby inhibiting buckling of the ribbon during temperature variations;

    a tube, the tube housing at least a portion of the at least one subunit, thereby forming a tube assembly;

    a plurality of strength members, the plurality of strength members being disposed radially outward of the tube; and

    a cable jacket, the cable jacket generally surrounding the tube and the plurality of strength members.

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