Adhesive backed ducts for cabling applications

• Main Authors: WILKES, LINNEA MARIE, LARSON, DONALD KENT, DOWER, WILLIAM VOGEL, RAIDER, WESLEY ALAN, THOMPSON, ZACHARY MICHAEL, PARIKH, RUTESH DAHYABHAI, ALLEN, WILLIAM GEORGE, BORER, VICTOR JULIAN, TREADWELL, DANIEL JOHN, PETERSEN, KURT HERLOFF
• Format: Patent
• Language: Chinese; English
• Published: 16.09.2011
• Subjects: CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER; ELECTRICITY; GENERATION; INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINEDOPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES

A duct for distributing one or more communication lines comprises an elongated body having a length and a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein, the conduit portion containing one or more communication lines. The duct also includes a flange extending lengthwise adjacent the elongated body to mount the duct to a mounting surface. The duct also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a bottom surface of the flange. The duct may further include a strength member extending lengthwise with the flange. The strength member may be disposed between the bottom surface and the adhesive layer or within the conduit. The duct may include an open slot in the top to allow for insertion and removal of the communication line. The duct may also be configured such that the conduit portion is attached to the flange structure via a thin web of material having a thickness such that upon modest application of a peeling force, a segment of the conduit portion is detachable from the flange structure.