Abstract: RUG DOTS are unique in that they are manufactured in a circular dimension. While any consumer is familiar with a square or rectangular area pad, RUG DOTS eliminates the need to cut or otherwise modify a common square pad by presenting the finished circular design directly to the consumer. The consumer need only pick the proper size RUG DOT, place the RUG DOT on the floor, and place the rug or carpet over it; saving both time and money.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable includes a messenger section having at least one strength member, a carrier section having at least one optical fiber therein, and a common jacket that forms a common jacket. In one embodiment, the carrier jacket has a preferential tear portion adjacent to the at least one optical fiber with a substantially continuous outer surface in the carrier jacket adjacent to the preferential tear portion. The preferential tear portion may be defined by at least one of: at least one internal void, at least one weld line, and at least one wing extending from a tape disposed about the one or more optical fibers. Various alternatives are possible. For example, the carrier jacket may also or alternatively include at least one gripping area extending for enhancing the gripping of the carrier section when pulling apart the carrier section and messenger section.