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The application of low loss optical fibers in optical communication systems requires that the glass fibers are suitably packaged into a cable. This invention provides a system of multiple optical fibers between two tapes or films, one of which holds the fibers on the film by pressure-sensitive adhes

The application of low loss optical fibers in optical communication systems requires that the glass fibers are suitably packaged into a cable. This invention provides a system of multiple optical fibers between two tapes or films, one of which holds the fibers on the film by pressure-sensitive adhesive and in spaced relation to one another. The fibers are covered by a second film, preferably thinner than the first film, and secured to the first film along the edges of the films to provide a laminated structure suitable for cabling. Spacers between the films eliminate asymmetric pressure of the covering film against the optical fibers which are nearest to the edges of the films; and the spacers are preferably strength members for stiffening the laminate.

대표청구항 ▼

An optical fiber laminate including in combination a first tape, a pressure sensitive adhesive on one of the broad surfaces of the tape, an optic fiber adhered to the tape by the pressure sensitive adhesive, a covering tape overlying the optic fiber and secured to the first tape along the edges of t

An optical fiber laminate including in combination a first tape, a pressure sensitive adhesive on one of the broad surfaces of the tape, an optic fiber adhered to the tape by the pressure sensitive adhesive, a covering tape overlying the optic fiber and secured to the first tape along the edges of the tapes, and elongated elements on the first tape between the optic fiber and both edges of the tapes and holding the covering tape out of contact with the sides of the optic fiber so as to avoid assymetric pressure of the covering tape on the optic fiber.