Patent ID: 8275225
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic cable assembly comprising: a first strength layer carrying a water absorbent material; a first jacket surrounding the first strength layer; a second strength layer surrounding the first jacket, the second strength layer being contra-helically served, the second strength layer including a first set of strength members helically wrapped around the first jacket and a second set of strength members reverse helically wrapped around the first jacket, each of the strength members having a lay length ranging from about 3 inches to about 18 inches, wherein the first and second sets of strength members are unbraided relative to each other; a second jacket surrounding the second strength layer, the second jacket having an outer diameter ranging from about 900 μm to about 6 mm, wherein the second jacket is selectively removable; and a ripcord longitudinally disposed between the second strength layer and the second jacket, wherein the ripcord is adapted for selectively removing at least a portion of the second jacket.