US4331378A
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Reinforced optical fiber cable with glass or silica core
Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1979-03-22
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 1999-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A reinforced optical fiber cable comprises (i) an optical filamentary material with a glass or silica core and a lower index of refraction sheath, (ii) a reinforcement comprising at least two polymeric fibers having an elastic modulus above 10,000,000 psi, said fibers being held under tension separate from one another and positioned substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core with substantially zero twist and (iii) a jacket which holds the reinforcement under tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Martval J. Hartig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:19
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4401; G02B6/4429; G02B6/443; G02B6/4432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A cable for transmission of light comprising: (A) a substantially cylindrical core of an optically transparent glass or silica; (B) a transparent sheath for (A) having an index of refraction at least 0.1% lower; (C) a protective layer on (B); (D) a reinforcement for the cable, on (C), of at least two polymeric fibers spaced from one another and (i) having an elastic modulus of at least 10,000,000 psi, (ii) being under tension, (iii) being substantially parallel to the core along its longitudinal axis and, (iv) being positioned with substantially zero twist; and (E) a jacket exterior of (A), (B), (C) and (D), holding (D) under tension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A cable for transmission of light comprising: (A) a substantially cylindrical core of an optically transparent glass or silica; (B) a transparent sheath for (A) having an index of refraction at least 0.1% lower; (C) a protective layer on (B); (D) a reinforcement for the cable, on (C), of at least two polymeric fibers spaced from one another and (i) having an elastic modulus of at least 10,000,000 psi, (ii) being under tension, (iii) being substantially parallel to the core along its longitudinal axis and, (iv) being positioned with substantially zero twist; and (E) a jacket exterior of (A), (B), (C) and (D), holding (D) under tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said fibers are poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said fibers are present in separate yarns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cable of claim 3 wherein at least four yarns are present.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cable of claim 4 wherein at least six yarns are present.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cable of claim 1 with a minimum bend diameter at least equal to about 6 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cable of claim 6 with a minimum bend diameter at least equal to about 4 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said transparent sheath is a substantially amorphous thermoplastic polymer extruded onto said core.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cable of claim 1 wherein said protective layer is a copolyetherester.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fiber optical cable comprising: a fiber optic core including at least one optical fiber adapted to receive optical communication signals; at least two elastic strength members substantially straight and parallel to said fiber optic core; said strength members being in a stretched condition; a protective layer between the core and the elastic strength members; means for maintaining said strength members substantially straight and in a stretched condition whereby said strength members are adapted to apply a force in the opposite direction to longitudinal stress forces on said cable for protecting said optical fiber from longitudinal stress.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fiber optical cable comprising: a fiber optic core including at least one optical fiber adapted to receive optical communication signals; at least two elastic strength members substantially straight and parallel to said fiber optic core; said strength members being in a stretched condition; a protective layer between the core and the elastic strength members; means for maintaining said strength members substantially straight and in a stretched condition whereby said strength members are adapted to apply a force in the opposite direction to longitudinal stress forces on said cable for protecting said optical fiber from longitudinal stress.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cable as set forth in claim 10 wherein said at least two elastic strength members is taken from the group consisting of Kevlar®, nylon and polyester.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cable as set forth in claim 10 wherein said at least two elastic strength members has a tensil modulus in the range of 7×10 6 pounds per square inch to 19×10 6 pounds per square inch.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cable as set forth in claim 10 wherein said at least two elastic strength members will not substantially elongate under forces equal to the break strength of the fiber optic core.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
68 words
A fiber optic cable comprising: a fiber optic core having at least one glass fiber; a plurality of strength members, said strength members being substantially straight and having been stretched beyond their normal length; a protective layer between the core and the strength members; means for maintaining said strength members substantially straight and in a stretched condition; and a protective sheath surrounding said core and said strength members.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
68 words
A fiber optic cable comprising: a fiber optic core having at least one glass fiber; a plurality of strength members, said strength members being substantially straight and having been stretched beyond their normal length; a protective layer between the core and the strength members; means for maintaining said strength members substantially straight and in a stretched condition; and a protective sheath surrounding said core and said strength members.
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