Abstract: A metallic tube, including a first cylindrical member, which is formed from a flat metal strip, and a second cylindrical member, which is formed from a flat metal strip, wherein the first cylindrical member is embedded within the second cylindrical member.

Abstract: A tapered fiber optic distribution cable that includes a plurality of drop cables having at least one predetermined breakout location where a drop cable is withdrawn from the tapered distribution cable. The drop cables are bound together to form the tapered fiber optic distribution cable by binding members or helical winding. Each drop cable contains a plurality of optical fibers which may be preconnectorized according to a user's preferences.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable comprises at least one optical fiber, a tube surrounding the optic fiber, a plurality of strength members positioned adjacent to the tube, and a structure for applying a compressive force to the strength members to couple the strength members to the tube. The structure for applying a compressive force to the strength members can comprise a helically wound tape encompassing the fiber optic cable. A method of constructing a fiber optic cable comprising the steps of providing at least one optical fiber within a tube, positioning a plurality of strength members adjacent to the tube, and applying a compression means to the strength members to couple the strength members to the tube, is also provided.