Abstract: A telecommunication cable includes at least one optical fiber unit surrounded by a low fire hazard halogen free polymeric inner sheath that is covered by and in contact with a peelable, environmentally resistant polymer outer sheath. At least two discrete strength members are embedded into the low fire hazard halogen free polymeric inner sheath. The cable is intended for outdoor and indoor use.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 4, 2011
Date of Patent:
December 27, 2016
Assignees:
PRYSMIAN TELECOM CABLES AND SYSTEMS UK LIMITED, DRAKA COMPTEQ FRANCE SAS
Inventors:
Ralph Sutehall, Martin Davies, Ian Dewi Lang, Jean-Pierre Bonicel