Abstract: The present disclosure provides an armored cable (100) comprising a central core (102) comprising a plurality of intermittently bonded ribbon (IBR) bundles (104) enclosed in a protective layer (106), which is placed within an armor layer (108). An outer cable jacket (110) surrounds the armor layer (108), which optionally comprises at least a strength member (114).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of formula (I), prefer-ably in form of one of its salts or solvates or hydrates, preferably (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(triflu-oromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid in form of monohydrate (I) of formula (I-M-I) or (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl] [2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)-ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid inform of mono hydrate (II) of formula (I-M-II), in the inhalative treatment of car-diopulmonary and pulmonary disorders, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (P AH), chronic tromboembolic pulmonary hyperten-sion (CTEPH) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with chronic lung disease (PH group 3) such as pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pu

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an armored cable (100, 200) including a plurality of optical fibers (106) arranged in a plurality of IBRs, which can be bundled or unbundled. The IBRs are enclosed by a first layer of thin polymer sheath (102, 202). The first layer (102, 202) is further enclosed in a second layer (108, 208), which is placed within an armor layer (110, 210). An outer cable jacket (112, 212) surrounds the armor layer (110, 210), which optionally comprises at least a reinforcing member (114, 214).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an armored cable (100) comprising a plurality of sub units (104), the sub units (104) comprising a plurality of optical fibers (106). The sub units (104) are enclosed in a thin protective layer (110), which is placed within an armor layer (108). An outer cable jacket (112) surrounds the armor layer (108), which optionally comprises at least a strength member (114).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical fiber ribbon (10) comprising a plurality of optical fibers (11) with coating of superabsorbent material (C). The coating (C) is applied selectively on bonded regions (13) or unbonded regions (14) of the ribbon (10). The ribbon (10) provides for reduced diameter, higher packing density, and reduced micro-bending losses. Optical fiber cable (20) comprising optical fiber ribbon (10) is also provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable [100] is disclosed that is capable of aerial suspension. The optical fiber cable [100] comprises at least one substantially round, flexible outer sheath [102]; at least one easily peelable color coded sleeves [106] enclosing plurality of fibers [104]; and at least one strength member [108] suspended linear to an axis of the fiber optical cable [100] and surrounded with an anti-corrosion coating, wherein the optical fiber cable [100] has breaking strength between 1300 and 2000 N.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical fiber ribbon having a low Young's modulus bonding matrix material. The optical fiber ribbon includes a plurality of optical fibers arranged adjacent to one another in a linear array. The optical fiber ribbon also includes a plurality of bonding matrix material portions applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of at least two adjacent optical fibers. The bonding matrix material portions have a low Young's modulus. Also, the plurality of bonding matrix material portions are applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of at least two adjacent optical fibers in such a way that the linear array of optical fibers forms a partially bonded optical fiber ribbon.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an optical fiber cable. The optical fiber cable includes a multi-fiber unit tube that is substantially circular and dimensioned to receive a plurality of optical fibers. The optical fiber cable also includes a plurality of partially bonded optical fiber ribbon units positioned within the multi-fiber tube. The partially bonded optical fiber ribbon units are partially bonded in such a way that each partially bonded optical fiber ribbon is formed in a substantially circular shape or a random shape. The optical fiber cable also includes at least one elastomeric strength layer formed around the partially bonded optical fiber ribbon units. The optical fiber cable also includes an outer jacket surrounding the multi-fiber tube.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable comprises an inner tube with strength members that are located external to, and alongside of, the inner tube. Water-blocking material is also located external to the inner tube. A sheath surrounds the strength members and the water-blocking material. The cable further comprises an optical fiber with a core, a trench surrounding the core, a cladding surrounding the trench, and a coating applied over the cladding. The cable comprises a fiber arrangement with N optical fibers (with N being an integer (e.g., 16, 32, 48, 96, etc.), of which at least one optical fiber has: a maximum effective area (Aeff) of approximately seventy-five square micrometers (˜75 ?m2) at a wavelength (?) of approximately 1550 nanometers (˜1550 nm); a maximum mode field diameter (MFD) of ˜8.8 ?m at ? of ˜1550 nm; a maximum cable cut-off ? of ˜1520 nm; and, a maximum attenuation of ˜0.180 decibels-per-kilometer (dB/km) at ? of ˜1550 nm.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable may include a cable jacket, a rigid tensile reinforcement member centered within the cable jacket, and a plurality of partially bonded optical fiber ribbons around the rigid tensile reinforcement member. The optical fiber cable does not include any buffer tubes but may include a cushioning layer adjacent the ribbons.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable having reduced surface friction may include a low-friction, fire retardant cable jacket structure. The cable jacket structure may include a thicker, highly fire-retardant cable jacket, and a thinner, low-friction skin layer formed over the cable jacket.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable may include a cable jacket, a central tube within the cable jacket, optical fibers within the central tube, and a number of semi-rigid rods around the central tube. Each rod may have a cross-sectional shape with an aspect ratio of at least 2:1. The rods may be helically applied around the central tube.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable having optical fibers that are arranged as a rollable ribbon. Water-swellable material (e.g., superabsorbent liquid, superabsorbent powder, superabsorbent adhesive, etc.) is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials. The rollable ribbon is surrounded by a tube, with a dielectric strength member positioned external to the tube and substantially parallel to the tube. A jacket, with a ripcord along a substantial length of the jacket, surrounds the tube. Also taught is a process for manufacturing a rollable-ribbon fiber-optic cable, in which a water-swellable material is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable may include a cable jacket, a rigid tensile reinforcement member centered within the cable jacket, and a plurality of partially bonded optical fiber ribbons around the rigid tensile reinforcement member. The optical fiber cable does not include any buffer tubes but may include a cushioning layer adjacent the ribbons.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable having optical fibers that are arranged as a rollable ribbon. Water-swellable material (e.g., superabsorbent liquid, superabsorbent powder, superabsorbent adhesive, etc.) is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials. The rollable ribbon is surrounded by a tube, with a dielectric strength member positioned external to the tube and substantially parallel to the tube. A jacket, with a ripcord along a substantial length of the jacket, surrounds the tube. Also taught is a process for manufacturing a rollable-ribbon fiber-optic cable, in which a water-swellable material is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable having optical fibers that are arranged as a rollable ribbon. Water-swellable material (e.g., superabsorbent liquid, superabsorbent powder, superabsorbent adhesive, etc.) is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials. The rollable ribbon is surrounded by a tube, with a dielectric strength member positioned external to the tube and substantially parallel to the tube. A jacket, with a ripcord along a substantial length of the jacket, surrounds the tube. Also taught is a process for manufacturing a rollable-ribbon fiber-optic cable, in which a water-swellable material is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials.

Abstract: A high count optical fiber cable is formed of a number of sub-unit components stranded around a central tension member. Each sub-unit component is formed to include the total number of individual fibers required to populate a given equipment rack (e.g., 288 fibers, for example). The individual fibers are preferably provided using a plurality of rollable optical fiber ribbons (permitting the large number of individual fibers to be compacted into a relatively small space), with water blocking material included in each sub-unit component. The sub-unit components may be formed to include individual strength members (i.e., in the form of sub-unit cables), or as loose tubes with an outer strength member disposed to surround the sub-units. Each sub-unit component is specifically sized to match the fiber capacity of, for example, a full equipment rack, minimizing the number of physical cables required for high density applications (e.g., data centers).

Abstract: An indoor optical fiber backbone cable may include a cable jacket, at least one ribbon bundle having two or more partially bonded optical fiber ribbons contained within the cable jacket, and two or more reinforcing yarns. The cable jacket may have an outside diameter not greater than 8.0 mm. The optical fiber ribbons may be contained at a packing density in a range from 1.0 to 5.0 fibers/mm2 with respect to the outside diameter of the cable jacket. The optical fiber cable may be devoid of tensile reinforcement members other than the reinforcing yarns.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable includes a cable jacket, a multiple-channel separator within the cable jacket, a plurality of fiber subunits within the cable jacket, and one or more strength members. The separator is made of a fire retardant material devoid of any embedded strength members. Each fiber subunit may include multiple optical fibers and extend within a respective separator channel. The one or more strength members are configured to provide tensile strength to the optical fiber cable.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable having optical fibers that are arranged as a rollable ribbon. Water-swellable material (e.g., superabsorbent liquid, superabsorbent powder, superabsorbent adhesive, etc.) is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials. The rollable ribbon is surrounded by a tube, with a dielectric strength member positioned external to the tube and substantially parallel to the tube. A jacket, with a ripcord along a substantial length of the jacket, surrounds the tube. Also taught is a process for manufacturing a rollable-ribbon fiber-optic cable, in which a water-swellable material is applied directly to the rollable ribbon, thereby eliminating the need to incorporate conventional water-absorbing yarns, tapes, or other such similar materials.