公开(公告)号：WO2015009672A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：PCT/US2014/046615

申请日：2014-07-15

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： BLAZER, Bradley Jerome ,  BOOKBINDER, Dana Craig ,  CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  DODD, Andrew S ,  SMITH, David Henry ,  TEMPLE, JR., Kenneth Darrell

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4482 ,  B29D11/00663 ,  B29D11/00875 ,  G02B6/4439 ,  G02B6/4479 ,  H01B7/365

Abstract: An optical communication cable includes a cable body having an outer surface, an inner surface, a channel defined by the inner surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the center of the channel. The outer surface of the cable body defines a profile feature such that the outer surface at the profile feature is asymmetric about the longitudinal axis. The profile feature having at least two peaks and at least one trough between the peaks, and the profile feature extends axially along at least a portion of the length of the outer surface of the cable body. The cable includes an optical transmission element located in the channel, and an ink layer positioned along an outer surface of the trough of the profile feature. The peaks are configured to limit contact of the ink layer with surfaces during installation and thereby act to protect the ink layer from abrasion.

Abstract translation: 光通信电缆包括具有外表面，内表面，由内表面限定的通道和延伸穿过通道中心的纵向轴线的电缆主体。 电缆主体的外表面限定了轮廓特征，使得轮廓特征处的外表面围绕纵向轴线不对称。 轮廓特征具有至少两个峰值和峰之间的至少一个槽，并且轮廓特征沿缆索体的外表面的至少一部分长度轴向延伸。 电缆包括位于通道中的光传输元件和沿着轮廓特征的槽的外表面定位的油墨层。 峰被配置为在安装期间限制油墨层与表面的接触，从而起到保护油墨层免受磨损的作用。

公开(公告)号：WO2016028665A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2015/045466

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： BLAZER, Bradley Jerome ,  BOOKBINDER, Dana Craig ,  CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  DODD, Andrew S ,  HAWTOF, Daniel Warren ,  SMITH, David Henry ,  TEMPLE, JR., Kenneth Darrell ,  TUTTLE, Randall Dwaine

IPC: B44B7/00 ,  G02B6/44 ,  H01B13/34 ,  H01B7/36

CPC classification number: G02B6/4482 ,  B44B5/0047 ,  G02B6/4403 ,  G02B6/443

Abstract: An optical cable is provided. The optical cable includes a cable body having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a lumen and one or more optical transmission elements located within the lumen. The optical cable includes a groove array comprising a plurality of grooves located on the outer surface of the cable body. Each groove defines a trough having a lower surface located between peaks on either side of the trough, and the groove array includes an average groove spacing. The optical cable includes an ink layer applied to the cable body at the location of the groove array. The groove array and the ink layer are formed to limit abrasion experienced by the ink layer.

Abstract translation: 提供光缆。 光缆包括具有外表面和限定内腔的内表面和位于内腔内的一个或多个光传输元件的电缆本体。 光缆包括凹槽阵列，其包括位于电缆体的外表面上的多个凹槽。 每个凹槽限定槽，其下表面位于槽的两侧的峰之间，并且凹槽阵列包括平均槽间距。 光缆包括在凹槽阵列的位置处施加到电缆体的油墨层。 形成凹槽阵列和油墨层以限制油墨层经受的磨损。

公开(公告)号：WO2015013224A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：PCT/US2014/047515

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： BENJAMIN, Seldon David ,  CHIASSON, David Wesley

IPC: G02B6/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/4403 ,  G02B6/02042 ,  G02B6/02395 ,  G02B6/036 ,  G02B6/4429 ,  G02B6/443

Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon includes optical fibers, each including a core surrounded by cladding, and edge bonding rigidly connecting the optical fibers to one. The ribbon further includes a stress-isolation layer surrounding the optical fibers and edge bonding, and a hardened shell surrounding the stress-isolation layer. The edge bonding mitigates independent movement of the optical fibers relative to one another within the stress-isolation layer. At 25 Celsius and at sea level, the Young's modulus of elasticity of the hardened shell is, on average, at least twice that of the stress-isolation layer. Accordingly, the hardened shell mitigates damage to the stress-isolation layer from external sources of wear, the stress-isolation layer cushions the optical fibers relative to external sources of stress and provides some flexibility to the optical fibers within the hardened shell, and the edge bonding mitigates attenuation of the optical fibers associated with fiber-on-fiber loading internal to the stress-isolation layer.

Abstract translation: 光纤带包括光纤，每个光纤包括被包层包围的芯，以及将光纤刚性地连接到一个的光纤边缘。 该带还包括围绕光纤和边缘接合的应力隔离层和围绕应力隔离层的硬化外壳。 边缘粘合减轻了光纤在应力隔离层内相对于彼此的独立运动。 在25摄氏度和海平面，硬化壳的杨氏弹性模量平均至少是应力隔离层的两倍。 因此，硬化外壳减轻了外部应力隔离层对应力隔离层的损伤，应力隔离层相对于外部应力源缓冲光纤，并为硬化外壳内的光纤提供了一定的灵活性，边缘 结合减轻了与应力隔离层内部的光纤纤维负载相关联的光纤的衰减。

公开(公告)号：WO2018102135A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：PCT/US2017/061884

申请日：2017-11-15

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： BRINGUIER, Anne Germaine ,  CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  NAYAK, Barada Kanta

IPC: G02B6/44

Abstract: A rollable optical fiber ribbon includes a plurality of optical transmission elements, wherein each optical transmission element includes an optical core surrounded by a cladding of a different refractive index than the optical core, the cladding surrounded by a fiber coating layer, the fiber coating layer having an inner surface contacting the cladding and an outer surface defining an exterior surface of the optical transmission elements; and a coupling element coupled to and supporting the plurality of optical transmission elements in an array. The coupling element forms a chevron pattern and is formed from a flexible polymeric material such that the plurality of optical transmission elements are reversibly movable from an unrolled position in which the plurality of optical transmission elements are substantially aligned with each other to a rolled position.

公开(公告)号：WO2017095541A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：PCT/US2016/057604

申请日：2016-10-19

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  NAYAK, Barada Kanta

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4403 ,  G02B6/4404 ,  G02B6/4411 ,  G02B6/443

Abstract: A flexible optical ribbon and associated method is provided. The ribbon includes a plurality of optical transmission elements and a polymeric ribbon body surrounding the plurality of optical transmission elements. The ribbon body includes a plurality of recesses formed in the ribbon body, and each recess has a depth extending from the first major surface toward the plurality of optical transmission elements and a length extending along the ribbon body between a first recess end and a second recess end. The first recess end is defined by a concave curved surface of the polymeric ribbon body.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种柔性光学带和相关方法。 色带包括多个光学传输元件和围绕多个光学传输元件的聚合物带体。 所述带体包括形成于所述带体中的多个凹槽，并且每个凹槽具有从所述第一主表面朝向所述多个光传输元件延伸的深度以及沿着所述带体在第一凹槽端和第二凹槽之间延伸的长度 结束。 第一凹陷端由聚合物带体的凹曲面限定。

公开(公告)号：WO2016196419A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2016/034930

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： BRINGUIER, Anne Germaine ,  CARBERRY, Joel Patrick ,  CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  LIU, Anping ,  NAYAK, Barada Kanta

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4405 ,  G02B6/4413 ,  G02B6/4434

Abstract: An optical communication cable and related systems and methods are provided. The optical cable (10) includes a plurality of wrapped core elements (20,22), and the outer surfaces of adjacent wrapped core elements are joined together by discrete bond sections (34). The discrete bond sections (34) may be structures such as laser welds, ultrasonic welds, or adhesive material. The discrete bonds (34) hold the wrapped core elements together in the wrapped pattern, such as an SZ stranding pattern.

Abstract translation: 提供光通信电缆及相关系统和方法。 光缆（10）包括多个缠绕的芯元件（20,22），并且相邻的缠绕的芯元件的外表面通过离散的接合部分（34）连接在一起。 离散的接合部分（34）可以是诸如激光焊接，超声波焊接或粘合材料的结构。 离散键（34）将包裹的芯元件以包裹的图案保持在一起，例如SZ绞合图案。

公开(公告)号：WO2018044749A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/048794

申请日：2017-08-28

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： CARBERRY, Joel Patrick ,  CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  DANLEY, Jeffrey Dean ,  LIU, Anping ,  NAYAK, Barada Kanta

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  B41F17/10 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/24 ,  H01B7/36 ,  H01B13/34 ,  H02G1/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/4432 ,  B23K26/364 ,  B23K2101/04 ,  G02B6/4413 ,  G02B6/443 ,  G02B6/4434 ,  G02B6/4486

Abstract: A crush resistant, kink resistant optical cable including crush resistant, kink resistant optical fiber buffer tubes and systems and method for making the same are provided. The buffer tubes include a depression pattern formed along the outer surface of the buffer tube. The depression pattern provides areas of decreased thickness in the buffer tube facilitating flexibility and kink resistance. The system and method relates to laser ablation for forming the depression pattern in the buffer tube.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括防碎裂，抗扭结光纤缓冲管和系统的抗挤压抗扭曲光缆及其制造方法。 缓冲管包括沿着缓冲管的外表面形成的凹陷图案。 凹陷图案在缓冲管中提供了厚度减小的区域，从而有利于柔韧性和抗扭结性。 该系统和方法涉及用于在缓冲管中形成凹陷图案的激光烧蚀。

公开(公告)号：WO2018031436A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/045674

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  NAYAK, Barada Kanta ,  CHALK, Julie Ann ,  SISTARE, Rebecca Elizabeth

IPC: G02B6/44

Abstract: A flexible optical ribbon (10) and associated systems and methods of manufacturing are provided. The ribbon (10) includes a plurality of optical transmission elements (16) and an inner layer (24) comprising a cross-linked polymer material and an outer surface (26). The outer surface (26) of the inner layer (24) includes first areas having first concentrations of uncrosslinked polymer material and second areas having second concentrations of uncrosslinked polymer material. The first concentrations are greater than the second concentrations. The ribbon (10) includes an outer polymer layer (12) having an inner surface interfacing with the outer surface of the inner layer. The outer polymer layer (12) has a higher level of bonding to the inner layer at the first areas than at the second areas due to the ability of the outer polymer material to bond or crosslink with the larger numbers of uncrosslinked polymer material in the first areas.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种柔性光学带（10）以及相关的系统和制造方法。 带（10）包括多个光学传输元件（16）和包括交联聚合物材料和外表面（26）的内层（24）。 内层（24）的外表面（26）包括具有第一浓度未交联聚合物材料的第一区域和具有第二浓度未交联聚合物材料的第二区域。 第一个浓度大于第二个浓度。 带（10）包括具有与内层的外表面相接的内表面的外聚合物层（12）。 由于外部聚合物材料与第一区域中的大量未交联聚合物材料结合或交联的能力，外部聚合物层（12）在第一区域具有比内部层更高的结合水平 领域

公开(公告)号：WO2018039178A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2017/047924

申请日：2017-08-22

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  QUINN, Christopher Mark ,  SISTARE, Rebecca Elizabeth ,  TEMPLE, Jr., Kenneth Darrell

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  C03C13/04 ,  C03C25/10 ,  C08F2/46 ,  F21V7/04 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/036

Abstract: An optical fiber ribbon and a related cable are provided. The ribbon includes a first group of at least one optical fiber and a second group of at least two optical fibers coupled together. The ribbon includes a first hinge coupling the first group to the second group. The hinge allows movement of the first group and the second group of optical fibers relative to each other such that the ribbon is moveable between an aligned position and a collapsed position. The number of optical fibers in the first group is less than the number of optical fibers in second group.

Abstract translation: 提供了光纤带和相关的电缆。 该带包括耦合在一起的第一组至少一个光纤和第二组至少两个光纤。 带子包括将第一组联接到第二组的第一铰链。 铰链允许第一组光纤和第二组光纤相对于彼此移动，使得带能够在对齐位置和折叠位置之间移动。 第一组中的光纤数量少于第二组中的光纤数量。

公开(公告)号：WO2015102818A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/069239

申请日：2014-12-09

Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Inventor： CHIASSON, David Wesley ,  MCALPINE, Warren Welborn ,  PARKER, Joel Laine

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4433 ,  G02B6/443 ,  G02B6/4434 ,  G02B6/4494

Abstract: A fiber optic cable (110) includes core elements (114), a composite film (126) surrounding the core elements (114), and a jacket (134) surrounding the composite film (126). The core elements (114) include one or more optical fibers (118) and at least one tube (116, 116') surrounding the one or more optical fibers (118). The composite film (126) includes a first layer (810, 812, 813) adjoining a second layer (810, 812, 813), where the composition of the second layer differs from the first. The composite film (126) is relatively thin, having an average thickness over a 10-meter length of the cable that is less than half an average thickness of the jacket (134) over the 10- meter length.

Abstract translation: 光纤电缆（110）包括芯元件（114），围绕芯元件（114）的复合膜（126）和围绕复合膜（126）的护套（134）。 芯元件（114）包括一个或多个光纤（118）和围绕一个或多个光纤（118）的至少一个管（116,116'）。 复合膜（126）包括邻接第二层（810,812,813）的第一层（810,812,813），其中第二层的组成与第一层不同。 复合膜（126）相对较薄，在电缆的10米长度上的平均厚度小于护套（134）在10米长度上的平均厚度的一半。