TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a field of optical fiber cable and, in particular, relates to all-dielectric self-supporting cable. The present application is based on, and claims priority from an Indian Application Number 201911036082 filed on 6th September 2019 the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Optical fiber cables have secured an important position in building network of modern communication systems across the world. One such type of optical fiber cable is all dielectric self-supporting cable. The all dielectric self-supporting cable is a non-metallic cable that is strong enough to support itself between structures. Typically, these all dielectric self-supporting cables include a central element made of fiber reinforcement plastic. The fiber reinforcement plastic is a di-electric strengthening member used to provide mechanical strength to optical fiber cables. The presence of the central element makes these cables bulky and heavy. Further, these cables include a bare fiber. Furthermore, the bare fiber present in these cables has a high chance of break down during installation. Moreover, presence of the bare fiber inside these cables increases field termination time during installation of these cables. Also, the bare fiber present inside these cables cannot be used as pig tail and hence becomes a problem during connectorization and splicing. Also, these cables are limited to use for only outdoor purposes. Also, these cables include only one ripcord which leads to improper stripping during installation. Also, these cables include either aramid yarns or fiber reinforcement plastic for mechanical strength. Also, manufacturing processes for these cables are complex.

[0003] In light of the above stated discussion, there is a need for an improved cable that overcomes the above stated disadvantages.
OBJECT OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0004] A primary object of the present disclosure is to provide an all-dielectric self-supporting cable having at most two tight buffer unit loosely placed inside loose tube.

[0005] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide the all-dielectric self-supporting cable having water repellent compound to prevent water ingression.

[0006] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the all-dielectric self-supporting cable that is easily strippable.

[0007] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the all-dielectric self-supporting cable having small size and light weight.

[0008] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the all-dielectric self-supporting cable that is easy to manufacture and can be connectorized easily.

[0009] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide the all-dielectric self-supporting cable having high compressive strength.

SUMMARY
[0010] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides an all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable. The ADSS cable includes a tight buffer tube, a loose tube, a first layer, a second layer, a plurality of strength members, a water repellent compound and a plurality of ripcords. The tight buffer tube includes an optical fiber. In addition, the tight buffer tube provides protection to the optical fiber from external stress. Further, the at least one tight buffer tube is loosely surrounded by the loose tube. The loose tube provides protection to the tight buffer tube. Moreover, the loose tube is surrounded by the first layer. The first layer is a thin layer of strength members. The first layer provides mechanical strength to the ADSS cable. The second layer surrounds the first layer. In addition, the second layer is a sheath layer. Furthermore, the first layer acts as a cushion between the loose tube and the second layer.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube is filled with the water repellent compound. In addition, the water repellent compound prevents ingression of water inside the loose tube.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer includes the plurality of strength members. The plurality of strength members is embedded in the second layer of the ADSS cable.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of strength members is coated with ethylene acrylic acid (EAA).

STATEMENT OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0014] The present disclosure talks about an ADSS cable. The ADSS cable includes a tight buffer tube, a loose tube, a first layer, a second layer, a plurality of strength members, a water repellent compound and a plurality of ripcords. The tight buffer tube includes an optical fiber. In addition, the tight buffer tube provides protection to the optical fiber from external stress. Further, at least one tight buffer tube is loosely surrounded by the loose tube. The loose tube provides protection to the tight buffer tube. Moreover, the loose tube is surrounded by the first layer. The first layer is a thin layer of strength members. The first layer provides mechanical strength to the ADSS cable. The second layer surrounds the first layer. In addition, the second layer is a sheath layer. Furthermore, the first layer acts as a cushion between the loose tube and the second layer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0015] Having thus described the disclosure in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying figures, wherein:

[0016] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate an all-dielectric self-supporting cable;

[0017] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 illustrate the all-dielectric self-supporting cable with two tight buffer tubes.

[0018] It should be noted that the accompanying figure is intended to present illustrations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. This figure is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should also be noted that accompanying figure is not necessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] Reference will now be made in detail to selected embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with accompanying figures. The embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, and the present disclosure should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described. This disclosure may be embodied in different forms without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying figures are intended and provided to illustrate embodiments of the disclosure described below and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, like numbers refer to like elements throughout, and thicknesses and dimensions of some components may be exaggerated for providing better clarity and ease of understanding.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like, herein do not denote any order, ranking, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. Further, the terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0021] Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a mini all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable. The ADSS cable includes a plurality of tight buffer tubes encapsulating a plurality of optical fibers, wherein the plurality of tight buffer tubes is at most two. Further, the ADSS cable includes a loose tube, filled with a water repellent compound, enclosing the plurality of tight buffer tubes and a first layer encapsulating the loose tube. The first layer is a thin layer of peripheral strength member. Furthermore, the ADSS cable includes a second layer, enclosing the first layer, embeds a plurality of strength members, wherein the plurality of strength members is positioned diagonally opposite to each other in the second layer.

[0022] The conventional cables usually include dry loose tubes that restrict movement of tight buffered optical fibers embedded in the loose tubes. Due to dry reinforcement in the loose tubes, external stresses impact the optical fibers positioned inside it. Unlike to the conventional cables, the key idea is to provide an all-dielectric self-supporting cable incorporating the tight buffer optical fibers that can move freely in a gel-filled (or wet) loose tube without experiencing the external stresses. The gel-filled loose tube provides cushioning effect to the tight buffer optical fibers. Further, the key idea is to provide the all-dielectric self-supporting cable that can be used for both outdoor and indoor applications. Furthermore, the key idea is to provide an easy-accessible all-dielectric self-supporting cable that enables easy pulling of the tight buffer from the loose tube for connectorization without affecting the fiber(s).

[0023] Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 4, there are shown preferred embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate an all-dielectric self-supporting cable 100 (hereinafter referred to as, ADSS cable or optical fiber cable). In general, all-dielectric self-supporting cable is a type of optical fiber cable that is strong enough to support itself between structures without using conductive metal elements. In addition, all-dielectric self-supporting cable is used by electrical utility as well as telecom companies as a communication medium. The ADSS cable 100 may be a fire retardant cable, an anti-rodent cable, a UV stabilized cable and the like.

[0025] The ADSS cable 100 includes a tight buffer tube 106, a loose tube 108, a first layer 110, a second layer 112, a plurality of strength members 114, a water repellent compound 116 and a plurality of ripcords 118.

[0026] The ADSS cable 100 is defined along a longitudinal axis 104 passing through a geometrical center 102 of the optical fiber cable 100. The longitudinal axis 104 of the ADSS cable 100 is an imaginary axis along lengthwise direction of the ADSS cable 100. The longitudinal axis 104 passes through the geometrical center 102. In addition, the geometrical center 102 of the ADSS cable 100 is a central point of the ADSS cable 100.

[0027] The ADSS cable 100 includes the tight buffer tube 106. In general, a buffer tube is used to encapsulate optical fibers for the purpose of providing mechanical isolation, protection from physical damage and fiber identification. The tight buffer tube 106 may be made of thermoplastic material, any suitable polymeric material, fluoropolymer material and the like. In an implementation, the ADSS cable 100 may include one tight buffered tube. In another implementation, the ADSS cable 100 may include a plurality of tight buffer tubes. In an example, the plurality of tight buffer tubes may be two. In another example, the plurality of tight buffer tubes may be more than two. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tight buffer tube 106 has a diameter of about 900 ± 50 micrometer. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the tight buffer tube 106 has diameter of about 850 ± 50 micrometer. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the tight buffer tube 106 has diameter of about 600 ± 50 micrometer. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, diameter of the tight buffer tube 106 may vary.

[0028] The tight buffer tube 106 includes an optical fiber. The tight buffer tube 106 tightly surrounds the optical fiber. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tight buffer tube 106 provides protection to the optical fiber from external stress. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tight buffer tube 106 is used as a pigtail that facilitates easy connectorization of the optical fiber with connectors in FTTX networking. Typically, a pigtail is a single, short, usually tight-buffered optical fiber that has an end pre-connectorized and another end has a length of exposed fiber. The end of the pigtail is stripped and further fusion spliced to a single mode optical fiber of a group of optical fibers. Further, the FTTX (also spelled Fiber to the x) or fiber in the loop is a generic term for any broadband network architecture using optical fiber to provide all or part of the local loop used for last mile telecommunications. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the tight buffer tube 106 is used as the pigtail that facilitates splicing of the ADSS cable 100. Further, the tight buffer tube 106 with the optical fiber allows the ADSS cable 100 to be terminated in less time. Further, the tight buffer tube 106 allows the optical fiber to resist external stress during installation of the ADSS cable 100. In general, optical fiber refers to medium associated with signal transmission over long distances in the form of light pulses. In addition, optical fiber uses light to transmit voice and data communications over long distances, when jacketed using materials such as polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polybutylene, polyamide, polyethylene, low-smoke zero-halogen and the like. The jacket material determines mechanical robustness, strength, chemical and UV radiation resistance and the like. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is a single mode bend insensitive optical fiber. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is a multi-mode bend insensitive optical fiber. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is made of silica. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is made of any suitable material.

[0029] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is characterized by a diameter. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the diameter of the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is about 245 micrometer ± 10 micrometer. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the diameter of the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is about 245 micrometer ± 15 micrometer. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the diameter of the optical fiber present inside the tight buffer tube 106 is about 400 micrometer ± 50 micrometer. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the diameter of the optical fiber may vary.

[0030] In an example, the optical fiber cable has one tight buffer tube 106 placed inside the loose tube as depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. In another example, the optical fiber cable has at the most two tight buffer tubes as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. In yet another example, the optical fiber cable has more than two tight buffer tubes placed inside the loose tube.

[0031] In other words, the ADSS cable 100 may have one tight buffered optical fiber. Alternatively, the ADSS cable 100 may have at the most two tight buffered optical fibers as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. Alternatively, the ADSS cable 100 may have more than two tight buffered optical fibers.

[0032] The ADSS cable 100 includes the loose tube 108. The loose tube 108 loosely surrounds the tight buffer tube 106. The loose tube 108 provides protection to the tight buffer tube 106 from external stresses. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube 108 is made of single layer polymeric material. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube 108 is made of multi-layer polymeric material. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube 108 is made of any suitable material such as thermoplastics, fluoropolymer material and the like. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube 108 has diameter of about 1.8 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube 108 has diameter of about 2 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the loose tube 108 has diameter of about 2 millimeter ± 0.4 millimeter. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, diameter of the loose tube 108 may vary.

[0033] The loose tube 108 is filled with the water repellent compound 116. The water repellent compound 116 prevents ingression of water inside the loose tube 108. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the water repellent compound 116 is a filling jelly or gel such as thixotropic gel. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the water repellent compound 116 may vary.

[0034] The tight buffer tube 106 may move freely in the jelly-filled loose tube 108. The jelly filling in the loose tube 108 prevents any external stress on the tight buffered optical fiber (i.e. tight buffer tube 106) as the jelly acts as a cushioning element.

[0035] Further, the ADSS cable 100 includes the first layer 110. The first layer 110 surrounds the loose tube 108. The first layer 110 is a thin layer of peripheral strength members. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 is made of aramid yarn strength members. In general, aramid yarns provide flexibility and strength to cable. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 is made of glass roving yarns. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 is made of any suitable strength member. The first layer 110 provides mechanical strength to the ADSS cable 100. In addition, the first layer 110 has water blocking properties. Further, the first layer 110 is helically applied over the loose tube 108. The first layer 110 is characterized by a tensile modulus (form factor). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 has tensile modulus of about 1600 DTX. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 has tensile modulus of about 1100 DTX. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 has tensile modulus of about 3200 DTX. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, tensile strength of the first layer 110 may vary. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 has weight of about 0.64 kilogram ± 0.04 kilogram. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first layer 110 has weight of about 1 kilogram ± 0.5 kilogram. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, weight of the first layer 110 may vary.

[0036] Furthermore, the ADSS cable 100 includes the second layer 112. The first layer 110 acts as a cushion between the loose tube 108 and the second layer 112. The second layer 112 surrounds the first layer 110. In addition, the second layer 112 is a sheath layer. In general, sheath prevents optical fiber cable from external stresses and environmental conditions. The second layer 112 provides protection to the ADSS cable 100 against external stresses. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 is made of thermoplastic material. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 is made of low smoke zero halogen material. In general, low smoke zero halogen is a material classification typically used for cable jacketing in wire and cable industry. In addition, low smoke zero halogen is composed of thermoplastic or thermoset compounds that emit limited smoke and no halogen when exposed to high sources of heat. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 is made of polyethylene material. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 is made of any suitable polymeric material. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 has thickness of about 1.5 millimeter ± 0.5millimeter. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 has thickness of about 2 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second layer 112 has thickness of about 2.2 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, thickness of the second layer 112 may vary.

[0037] The second layer 112 includes the plurality of strength members 114. The plurality of strength members 114 is embedded in the second layer 112 of the ADSS cable 100. In addition, the plurality of strength members 114 provides mechanical strength to the ADSS cable 100. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, number of the plurality of strength members 114 is two. Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, the number of the plurality of strength members 114 is four. Alternatively, number of the plurality of strength members 114 may vary. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of strength members 114 is positioned diagonally opposite to each other. The plurality of strength members 114 may be distributed in the second layer 112 in any manner. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of strength members 114 is coated with ethylene acrylic acid (EAA). In general, ethylene acrylic acid coating facilitates perfect bonding of the embedded strength members in sheath. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of strength members 114 is coated with any suitable material. The second layer 112 includes anti termite and anti-rodent agents that prevent the ADSS cable 100 from termites and rodents.

[0038] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of strength members 114 is made of fiber reinforced plastic. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of strength members 114 is made of any suitable material. In addition, each of the plurality of strength members 114 has small diameter. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of strength members 114 has diameter of about 0.8 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of strength members 114 has diameter of about 1 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of strength members 114 has diameter of about 1.2 millimeter ± 0.2 millimeter. In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, diameter of each of the plurality of strength members 114 may vary.

[0039] The ADSS cable 100 includes the plurality of ripcords 118. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of ripcords 118 is positioned at periphery of the first layer 110. The plurality of ripcords 118 allows easy stripping of the ADSS cable 100 during field installation. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, number of the plurality of ripcords 118 is two. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, number of the plurality of ripcords 118 may vary. The plurality of ripcords 118 lies diametrically opposite to each other. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of ripcords 118 has circular cross-section. In another embodiment of the present embodiment, each of the plurality of ripcords 118 may have any cross-section.

[0040] The ADSS cable 100 is a mini-ADSS cable and may have a diameter of 5.7 ± 10 millimeter. In an implementation, the ADSS cable 100 may be configured to have two strength members and one tight buffered optical fiber (shown in FIG. 1). In another implementation, the ADSS cable 100 may be configured to have four strength members and one tight buffered optical fiber (shown in FIG. 2). In yet another implementation, the ADSS cable 100 may be configured to have two strength members and two tight buffered optical fiber (shown in FIG. 3). In yet another implementation, the ADSS cable 100 may be configured to have four strength members and two tight buffered optical fiber (shown in FIG. 4). Other suitable combinations are also possible.

[0041] The ADSS cable of the present disclosure offers a number of advantages over the conventional cables. The ADSS cable of the present disclosure is less bulky and has less weight due to thin layer of strength members (i.e., the first layer) and plurality of strength members embedded in the second layer. In addition, the ADSS cable is easy to manufacture and requires low installation cost. Further, the ADSS cable is used for both indoor and outdoor applications. Furthermore, the ADSS cable is used in ducts/conduits. Moreover, the ADSS cable is used for drop applications. Also, the ADSS cable is compatible with all connectors. Also, the ADSS cable is used as a water blocking cable. Also, the ADSS cable has high compressive strength.

[0042] The foregoing descriptions of specified embodiments of the present technology have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present technology to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present technology and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present technology and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present technology.

[0043] While several possible embodiments of the disclosure have been described above and illustrated in some cases, it should be interpreted and understood as to have been presented only by way of illustration and example, but not by limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of a preferred embodiment should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.
CLAIMS:CLAIMS
We Claim:

1. An all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable (100) comprising:
a plurality of tight buffer tubes (106) encapsulating a plurality of optical fibers, wherein the plurality of tight buffer tubes (106) is at most two;
a loose tube (108), filled with a water repellent compound (116), enclosing the plurality of tight buffer tubes (106);
a first layer (110) encapsulating the loose tube (108), wherein the first layer (110) is a thin layer of peripheral strength member; and
a second layer (112), enclosing the first layer (110), embeds a plurality of strength members (114), wherein the plurality of strength members (114) is positioned diagonally opposite to each other in the second layer (112).

2. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1 is a mini all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable.

3. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a plurality of ripcords (118) positioned at periphery of the first layer (110) to allow easy stripping of the ADSS cable.

4. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight buffer tube (106) has a diameter of 900 ± 50 micrometer or 600 ± 50 micrometer.

5. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loose tube (108) has a diameter ranging between 1.6 millimeter to 2.4 millimeter.

6. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water repellent compound (116) prevents ingression of water inside the loose tube (108) and acts as a cushioning element for the plurality of tight buffer tubes (106).

7. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first layer (110) acts as a cushion between the loose tube (108) and the second layer (112) and is:
made of aramid yarn incorporating water blocking property;
helically applied over the loose tube (108); and
characterized by a tensile modulus of 1600 DTX and a weight ranging between 0.60 kilogram and 0.68 kilogram.

8. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second layer (112) is a sheath layer and has a thickness ranging between 1 millimeter and 2.4 millimeter.

9. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises four embedded strength members (114) distributed equally in the second layer (112).

10. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of strength members (114) is made of fiber reinforced plastic and coated with ethylene acrylic acid and has a diameter ranging between 0.6 millimeter and 1.4 millimeter.

11. An all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable (100) comprising:
a plurality of tight buffer tubes (106) encapsulating a plurality of optical fibers;
a loose tube (108) enclosing the plurality of tight buffer tubes (106);
a first layer (110) encapsulating the loose tube (108), wherein the first layer (110) is a thin layer of peripheral strength member; and
a second layer (112), enclosing the first layer (110), embeds a plurality of strength members (114), wherein the plurality of strength members (114) is positioned diagonally opposite to each other in the second layer (112).

12. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11 is a mini all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable having two tight buffer tubes (106).

13. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11 comprises a plurality of ripcords (118) positioned at periphery of the first layer (110) to allow easy stripping of the ADSS cable.

14. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the tight buffer tube (106) has a diameter of 900 ± 50 micrometer or 600 ± 50 micrometer.

15. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the loose tube (108) is filled with a water repellent compound (116) and has a diameter ranging between 1.6 millimeter to 2.4 millimeter.

16. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the water repellent compound (116) prevents ingression of water inside the loose tube (108) and acts as a cushioning element for the plurality of tight buffer tubes (106).

17. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first layer (110) acts as a cushion between the loose tube (108) and the second layer (112) and is:
made of aramid yarn incorporating water blocking property;
helically applied over the loose tube (108); and
characterized by a tensile modulus of 1600 DTX and a weight ranging between 0.60 kilogram and 0.68 kilogram.

18. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the second layer (112) is a sheath layer and has a thickness ranging between 1 millimeter and 2.4 millimeter.

19. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11 comprises four embedded strength members (114) distributed equally in the second layer (112).

20. The ADSS cable (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the plurality of strength members (114) is made of fiber reinforced plastic and coated with ethylene acrylic acid and has a diameter ranging between 0.6 millimeter and 1.4 millimeter.

Dated this 3rd Day of September, 2020
Signatures:
Name of the Signatory: Arun Kishore Narasani
Patent agent - IN/PA/1049