Patent ID: 8126303

Claim:
A low profile flexible reinforcement member for a communications cable comprising: a plurality of sized high modulus fibers for reinforcement of communications cable, wherein at least a portion of the surfaces of at least some high modulus fibers are coated with a sizing composition; a primary saturant coupled to the high modulus fibers such that the primary saturant saturates and substantially fills interstices between the high modulus fibers, the primary saturant having a melting point below approximately 300 degrees Celsius and a melt viscosity of less than approximately 1000 centipoise; and a high molecular weight polymer topcoat coupled to the primary saturant such that the topcoat surrounds but does not penetrate the primary saturant, wherein the combination of the plurality of high modulus fibers, the primary saturant and the topcoat defines the flexible reinforcement member with a low profile.