Patent ID: 8238706
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic cable comprising: an outer jacket having an elongated transverse cross-sectional profile defining a medial bump region disposed between outer contour regions, the elongated transverse cross-sectional profile having a maximum thickness at the medial bump region, the outer jacket also defining at least a first passage that extends axially through the outer jacket along the medial bump region; at least one optical fiber positioned within the first passage; a first tensile strength member extending axially through the outer jacket on a first side of the first passage; and a second tensile strength member extending axially through the outer jacket on a second side of the first passage; wherein the elongated transverse cross-sectional profile of the outer jacket includes pinched regions located on opposite sides of the first passage to separate the medial bump region from the outer contour regions; wherein a width of the cable is at least 50% longer than the maximum thickness of the cable.