公开(公告)号：US06931184B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-16

申请号：US10448509

申请日：2003-05-30

申请人： Catharina L. Tedder ,  Jody L. Greenwood ,  Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.

发明人： Catharina L. Tedder ,  Jody L. Greenwood ,  Kenneth D. Temple, Jr.

IPC分类号： G02B6/44

CPC分类号： G02B6/443 ,  G02B6/4403 ,  G02B6/4433 ,  G02B6/4494

摘要： A fiber optic dry tube assembly and a method of manufacturing the same includes at least one optical waveguide and a tube. The tube houses at least a portion of the at least one optical fiber and is formed from a bimodal polymeric material. The tube has an average ovality of about 10 percent or less. In other embodiments, the bimodal polymeric material that forms the tube has a melt index of about 1.0 g/10 minutes or less, a melt strength in the range of about 8 cN to about 35 cN at 190° C,. and/or a polydisperity of about 7 or greater. Additionally, the dry tube assemblies of the present invention can form a portion of a cable.

摘要翻译： 光纤干管组件及其制造方法包括至少一个光波导和管。 管容纳至少一个光纤的至少一部分，并且由双峰聚合材料形成。 该管具有约10％或更小的平均椭圆度。 在其它实施方案中，形成管的双峰聚合材料的熔体指数为约1.0g / 10分钟或更短，熔体强度在190℃时约为8cN至约35cN。 和/或约7或更大的多不饱和度。 此外，本发明的干管组件可以形成电缆的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08542966B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13444370

申请日：2012-04-11

申请人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Rodney M. Burns ,  John A. Rowe ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Brian S. Witz

发明人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Rodney M. Burns ,  John A. Rowe ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Brian S. Witz

IPC分类号： G02B6/44

CPC分类号： G02B6/4494 ,  G02B6/4404 ,  G02B6/4429 ,  G02B6/4433 ,  G02B6/4483

摘要： Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber disposed within a tube and/or cavity along with a powder or powder blend that is at least partially mechanically attached thereto. In one embodiment, the powder or powder blend includes a water-swellable component that is mechanically attached to about 30 percent or less of the surface area of the tube wall while still effectively blocking the migration of water along the tube. Other embodiments may have the powder or power blend mechanically attached to the tube, cavity, or the like at relatively high percentage levels of the total powder or powder blend within the assembly, thereby inhibiting unintentional migration along the tube, cavity, or the like. Other embodiments may use powder or powder blends that may or may not include a water-swellable powder to provide other desired characteristics.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有至少一个光纤的光纤组件，其中至少一个光纤与粉末或粉末共混物一起设置在管和/或空腔内，粉末或粉末共混物至少部分机械连接到其上。 在一个实施方案中，粉末或粉末混合物包括机械附着到管壁表面积的约30％或更少的水溶胀性组分，同时仍然有效地阻止水沿着管的迁移。 其它实施方案可以使粉末或功率混合物在组件内的总粉末或粉末共混物的相对高百分比水平机械连接到管，空腔等，从而抑制沿管，空腔等的无意的迁移。 其它实施方案可以使用粉末或粉末混合物，其可以包括或可以不包括水溶胀性粉末以提供其它期望的特性。

公开(公告)号：US20120195559A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13444370

申请日：2012-04-11

申请人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Rodney M. Burns ,  John A. Rowe ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Brian S. Witz

发明人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Rodney M. Burns ,  John A. Rowe ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Brian S. Witz

IPC分类号： G02B6/44

CPC分类号： G02B6/4494 ,  G02B6/4404 ,  G02B6/4429 ,  G02B6/4433 ,  G02B6/4483

摘要： Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber disposed within a tube and/or cavity along with a powder or powder blend that is at least partially mechanically attached thereto. In one embodiment, the powder or powder blend includes a water-swellable component that is mechanically attached to about 30 percent or less of the surface area of the tube wall while still effectively blocking the migration of water along the tube. Other embodiments may have the powder or power blend mechanically attached to the tube, cavity, or the like at relatively high percentage levels of the total powder or powder blend within the assembly, thereby inhibiting unintentional migration along the tube, cavity, or the like. Other embodiments may use powder or powder blends that may or may not include a water-swellable powder to provide other desired characteristics.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有至少一个光纤的光纤组件，其中至少一个光纤与粉末或粉末共混物一起设置在管和/或空腔内，粉末或粉末共混物至少部分机械连接到其上。 在一个实施方案中，粉末或粉末混合物包括机械附着到管壁表面积的约30％或更少的水溶胀性组分，同时仍然有效地阻止水沿着管的迁移。 其它实施方案可以使粉末或功率混合物在组件内的总粉末或粉末共混物的相对高百分比水平机械连接到管，空腔等，从而抑制沿管，空腔等的无意的迁移。 其它实施方案可以使用粉末或粉末混合物，其可以包括或可以不包括水溶胀性粉末以提供其它期望的特性。

公开(公告)号：US07983520B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US12548952

申请日：2009-08-27

申请人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Warren W. McAlpine ,  Christopher M. Quinn ,  John A. Rowe ,  Dave A. Seddon ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Gilbert D. Tugman ,  Brian S. Witz ,  George Ndayizeye

发明人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Warren W. McAlpine ,  Christopher M. Quinn ,  John A. Rowe ,  Dave A. Seddon ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Gilbert D. Tugman ,  Brian S. Witz ,  George Ndayizeye

IPC分类号： G02B6/44

CPC分类号： G02B6/4494

摘要： Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber and a water-swellable powder within a tube and/or cavity and methods for making the same. Fiber optic assemblies of the present invention use relatively low-levels of water-swellable powder while still effectively blocking the migration of tap water and/or saline solutions of 3% by weight along the tube and/or cavity. Furthermore, cleaning of the optical fibers is not necessary before connectorization like with conventional fiber optic cables that use a gel or grease. Generally speaking, at least some of the water-swellable powder is transferred to the inside surface of the tube, cavity, optical fiber or the like; rather, than being a loose powder that is able to migrate within the tube or cavity. Moreover, the existence of water-swellable powder within the fiber optic assembly or cable is nearly transparent to the craft since relatively low-levels are possible.

摘要翻译： 公开了在管和/或腔内具有至少一种光纤和水溶胀性粉末的光纤组件，以及制造该光纤组件的方法。 本发明的光纤组件使用相对低水平的水溶胀性粉末，同时仍然有效地阻止沿着管和/或腔的3重量％的自来水和/或盐溶液的迁移。 此外，在使用凝胶或油脂的常规光缆之前，连接之前不需要清洁光纤。 一般来说，至少一些水溶胀性粉末被转移到管，腔，光纤等的内表面; 而不是能够在管或腔内迁移的松散粉末。 此外，光纤组件或电缆内的水溶胀性粉末的存在对于工艺来说几乎是透明的，因为相对低的水平是可能的。

公开(公告)号：US20100001420A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12548952

申请日：2009-08-27

申请人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Warren W. McAlpine ,  Christopher M. Quinn ,  John A. Rowe ,  Dave A. Seddon ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Gilbert D. Tugman ,  Brian S. Witz ,  George Ndayizeye

发明人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Warren W. McAlpine ,  Christopher M. Quinn ,  John A. Rowe ,  Dave A. Seddon ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Gilbert D. Tugman ,  Brian S. Witz ,  George Ndayizeye

IPC分类号： B29D11/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4494

摘要： Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber and a water-swellable powder within a tube and/or cavity and methods for making the same. Fiber optic assemblies of the present invention use relatively low-levels of water-swellable powder while still effectively blocking the migration of tap water and/or saline solutions of 3% by weight along the tube and/or cavity. Furthermore, cleaning of the optical fibers is not necessary before connectorization like with conventional fiber optic cables that use a gel or grease. Generally speaking, at least some of the water-swellable powder is transferred to the inside surface of the tube, cavity, optical fiber or the like; rather, than being a loose powder that is able to migrate within the tube or cavity. Moreover, the existence of water-swellable powder within the fiber optic assembly or cable is nearly transparent to the craft since relatively low-levels are possible.

摘要翻译： 公开了在管和/或腔内具有至少一种光纤和水溶胀性粉末的光纤组件，以及制造该光纤组件的方法。 本发明的光纤组件使用相对低水平的水溶胀性粉末，同时仍然有效地阻止沿着管和/或腔的3重量％的自来水和/或盐溶液的迁移。 此外，在使用凝胶或油脂的常规光缆之前，连接之前不需要清洁光纤。 一般来说，至少一些水溶胀性粉末被转移到管，腔，光纤等的内表面; 而不是能够在管或腔内迁移的松散粉末。 此外，光纤组件或电缆内的水溶胀性粉末的存在对于工艺来说几乎是透明的，因为相对低的水平是可能的。

公开(公告)号：US20090003780A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11821933

申请日：2007-06-26

申请人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Warren W. McAlpine ,  Christopher M. Quinn ,  John A. Rowe ,  Dave A. Seddon ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Gilbert D. Tugman ,  Brian S. Witz ,  George Ndayizeye

发明人： Anne G. Bringuier ,  Warren W. McAlpine ,  Christopher M. Quinn ,  John A. Rowe ,  Dave A. Seddon ,  Catharina L. Tedder ,  Gilbert D. Tugman ,  Brian S. Witz ,  George Ndayizeye

IPC分类号： G02B6/44 ,  B29D11/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4494

摘要： Disclosed are fiber optic assemblies having at least one optical fiber and a water-swellable powder within a tube and/or cavity and methods for making the same. Fiber optic assemblies of the present invention use relatively low-levels of water-swellable powder while still effectively blocking the migration of tap water and/or saline solutions of 3% by weight along the tube and/or cavity. Furthermore, cleaning of the optical fibers is not necessary before connectorization like with conventional fiber optic cables that use a gel or grease. Generally speaking, at least some of the water-swellable powder is transferred to the inside surface of the tube, cavity, optical fiber or the like; rather, than being a loose powder that is able to migrate within the tube or cavity. Moreover, the existence of water-swellable powder within the fiber optic assembly or cable is nearly transparent to the craft since relatively low-levels are possible.

摘要翻译： 公开了在管和/或腔内具有至少一种光纤和水溶胀性粉末的光纤组件，以及制造该光纤组件的方法。 本发明的光纤组件使用相对低水平的水溶胀性粉末，同时仍然有效地阻止沿着管和/或腔的3重量％的自来水和/或盐溶液的迁移。 此外，在使用凝胶或油脂的常规光缆之前，连接之前不需要清洁光纤。 一般来说，至少一些水溶胀性粉末被转移到管，腔，光纤等的内表面; 而不是能够在管或腔内迁移的松散粉末。 此外，光纤组件或电缆内的水溶胀性粉末的存在对于工艺来说几乎是透明的，因为相对低的水平是可能的。