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EP 0709860 A2 19960501 - Composite distribution cable

Title (en)

Composite distribution cable

Title (de)

Kompositverteilungskabel

Title (fr)

Câble de distribution composite

Publication

EP 0709860 A2 19960501 (EN)

Application

EP 95307419 A 19951018

Priority

EP 95307419 A 19951018
US 33049994 A 19941028

Abstract (en)

A composite distribution cable for connection between a customer's premises and a network interface unit has a broadband signal conducting means, a power conducting means, and a narrow band signal conducting means surrounded by a metallic sheath. Water blocking means within the cable is adapted to fill the voids between the conducting members and the sheath upon contact with water or other liquid.

IPC 1-7

H01B 9/00; H01B 7/28

IPC 8 full level

H01B 7/288 (2006.01); H01B 11/18 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01B 7/288 (2013.01); H01B 11/1891 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

US 4913517 A 19900403 - ARROYO CANDIDO J [US], et al
US 4755629 A 19880705 - BEGGS RICHARD D [US], et al

Designated contracting state (EPC)

FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0709860 A2 19960501; EP 0709860 A3 19961106; EP 0709860 B1 19991229

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 95307419 A 19951018