Patent ID: 6455607
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A liquid matrix composition useful, when cured, as a matrix for affixing distinguishable, coated optical fibers in a ribbon configuration and being strippable therefrom in an intact peel of cured matrix material, said liquid matrix composition comprising a homogeneous, curable mixture of:a wholly aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer; a (meth)acrylate monomer having one or more acrylate or methacrylate moieties per monomer molecule which can react with said acrylate oligomer when exposed to radiation; a release agent that is not in particulate form, distinct from said oligomer and said (meth)acrylate monomer, and present in an amount sufficient to promote separation of an intact peel of cured matrix from distinguishable, coated optical fibers affixed therein; and optionally, a photoinitiator in an amount effective to promote cure when exposed to radiation.