Michael T Kinard

US Patent:

6459836, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Dec 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/464093

Inventors:

Luis M. Bocanegra - Alpharetta GA
Lisa A. Dixon - Atlanta GA
Michael D. Kinard - Lawrenceville GA
Phillip M. Thomas - Suwanee GA
Robert A. Williams - Duluth GA

Assignee:

Avaya Technology Corp. - Basking Ridge NJ

International Classification:

G02B 644

US Classification:

385107, 385108, 174106 D, 174102 D, 1741263

Abstract:

A protective cable armor for cable having tensile stiffness and providing structural protection from invasion by foreign objects. The armor comprises a substantially planar sheet member having a length and a width and an intermittent corrugation pattern disposed therein. The intermittent corrugation pattern comprises at least one land extending across the width of the sheet member and having a defined land width. The intermittent corrugation pattern further comprises at least one, groove extending across the width of the sheet member and having a defined groove width, where the defined land width differs from the defined groove width. The land is disposed adjacent the groove. The sheet member can also be disposed in a substantially tubular form.

US Patent:

50509578, Sep 24, 1991

Filed:

Apr 27, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/515981

Inventors:

Alfred S. Hamilton - Norcross GA
James R. Holman - Lilburn GA
Michael D. Kinard - Lawrenceville GA
Terry D. Mathis - Lilburn GA

Assignee:

AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

G02B 644

US Classification:

385113

Abstract:

An optical fiber cable (20) which is suitable for service from a distribution closure to a customer's premises includes a transmission media core (21) enclosed in a relatively rigid tubular member (40). The relatively rigid tubular member is enclosed in a jacket (44) comprising a plastic material which has a cut-through resistance which is substantially less than that of the tubular member. Interposed between the tubular member and an outer surface of the jacket is a strength member system comprising two yarn-like longitudinally extending strength member groups (52--52). The strength member grops are diametrically opposed to each other and are disposed in engagement with the tubular member.