Patent ID: 7079734
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic drop cable comprising: at least one optical waveguide; a tube, the at least one optical waveguide being disposed within the tube; a first strength assembly, the first strength assembly comprises a first strength component and a first plurality of strength members, wherein the first plurality of strength members are radially disposed about at least half of the circumference of the first strength component and at least a portion of the first strength component contacts the tube and some of the first plurality of strength members at least partially contact the first strength component; a second strength assembly, the second strength assembly comprises a second strength component and a second plurality of strength members, the second plurality of strength members are radially disposed about at least half of the circumference of the second strength component and at least a portion of the second strength component contacts the tube, wherein the first and second strength assemblies are generally disposed on opposite sides of the tube and some of the second plurality of strength members at least partially contact the second strength component; and a cable jacket, the cable jacket generally surrounding the at least one optical waveguide, the tube, the first strength assembly, and the second strength assembly.