Patent ID: 7212715
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A cable element comprising: a central strength member; a plurality of buffer tubes disposed on the central strength member, wherein each of the plurality of buffer tubes encloses at least one signal transmission element; and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive provided on the central strength member, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is a repositionable adhesive; wherein the layer of repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive couples the plurality of buffer tubes to the central strength member, wherein the layer of pressure sensitive adhesive is adapted to allow at least one buffer tube of the plurality of buffer tubes to be uncoupled from the central strength member solely by exerting a force on the at least one buffer tube in a direction away from the central strength member, and re-coupled to the central strength member solely by exerting a force on the at least one buffer tube in a direction toward the central strength member, wherein the layer of pressure sensitive adhesive is a hot melt adhesive at ambient temperature.