Patent ID: 9475239
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: B29C,B29D,B29L,G02B

Claim Text:
1. A cable, comprising: a core comprising at least one optical fiber; an inner section at least partially surrounding the core, the inner section comprising a first polymeric material, an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface of the inner section contacting an outer surface of the core; and a jacket at least partially surrounding the inner section, the jacket comprising a second polymeric material extruded over the first material and an inner surface contacting the outer surface of the inner section; wherein a cross-sectional area of the inner section is at least 10% of a total cross-sectional area of the cable; and wherein an adhesive strength between the first polymeric material and the second polymeric material is less than 50% of a cohesive strength of the second polymeric material.