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Fiber optic cable

CA 2238623 A1 · Owner: Field, Larry W. · Inventors: Field, Larry W.; Wagman, Richard S.; Logan, Eric R.

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A fiber optic cable (10) includes a tube section (20) and an sheath section (40). Between tube and sheath sections (20,40) is a series of general interstices (S) each general interstice (S) comprises a respective set of sub-interstices (S1,S2,S3). Each general interstice (S) comprises a respective interstitial assembly (30). Each interstitial assembly (30) provides crush strength resistance and water blocking features to fiber optic cable (10).

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  • Filed May 25, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 25, 2018.
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FiledMay 25, 1998
GrantedNo grant recorded
Term endedMay 25, 2018
Patent numberCA 2238623 A1
Classification (IPC)G02B6/44 +1 more

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