Abstract: Single mode optical fiber cable with a plurality of buffer tubes wherein the buffer tubes each encase a plurality of single mode optical fibers, the fibers run in a random pattern through the buffer tube and the remaining space is filled with soft filler material which prevents the ingress of moisture while allowing free movement of the fibers within the tube, the fibers all having equal overlength.

Abstract: Apparatus for constantly pulling and stripping a cord from a coiled disposition about a mandrel for moving the free cord in a direction substantially perpendicular to the path of movement of the cord on the mandrel. The apparatus includes a pinch roller assembly for pulling and stripping the cord and for both imparting movement to the cord in a downstream direction while the cord is immobilized rotationally at a transition point of pulling and driving of the cord. A reverse drive apparatus grips the cord and moves away from the pinch roller assembly as the cord between the free end and the point of immobilization is reverse wound into a coil tighter than the coil on the mandrel. The reverse drive apparatus moves to accommodate the ever increasing length of cord driven by the pinch roller assembly.

Abstract: A multicell electric storage battery includes a rectangular section container containing a plurality of cells extending along the length of the container. A lid is common to all the cells and has a depending skirt which is sealed to the container. The battery has two top terminals extending through the lid and situated on the central longitudinal axis of the lid and two side terminals which are connected to a respective plate strap by a respective connector member which passes through and is sealed to the walls of a housing which projects upwardly from the lid and whose interior is sealed from the interior of the battery and one of whose outwardly facing side walls carries a side terminal.