Air blown fiber (ABF) tube cable with central innerduct

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6101304
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09181112

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A fiber optic cable assembly with enhanced flexibility and reduced installation cost in contrast to conventional multiple duct systems. The fiber optic cable assembly comprises a central innerduct adapted to provide a pathway for installing conventional cable by pulling of the cable therethrough. A plurality of air blown fiber (ABF) tubes are positioned around the circumference of the central innerduct for installing air blown optical fiber bundles therethrough, and a plurality of strength elements are provided around the circumference of the central innerduct and interposed among the plurality of air blown fiber (ABF) tubes. A layer of water-blocking material is provided between an outer jacket and the air blown fiber (ABF) tubes and strength members.

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SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE CORPORATION78 ALEXANDER DRIVE RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC 27709

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonnes, Eugene D Mentor, OH 5 57
Quistorff, Keith Cary, NC 3 92
Stammely, Thomas E Cary, NC 8 169

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