Patent ID: 6088499
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic cable, comprising:a core section and a sheath section;said core section comprises buffer tubes and a thread-like cable core binder that is generally helically stranded around and is generally in contact with said buffer tubes, a water swellable tape surrounding and generally in contact with said cable core binder, and a thread-like tape binder generally helically stranded around and in contact with said water swellable tape;said core section further comprising a ripcord located radially inwardly of said cable core binder, said water swellable tape, and said tape binder, said ripcord being generally contactable with said water swellable tape whereby no jacketing material is disposed between said ripcord and said water swellable tape, upon application of sufficient pulling force said ripcord being operative to rip said core binder, said water swellable tape, and said tape binder.