Optical waveguides – Accessories – Plug/termination device
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2007-01-23
Healy, Brian M. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Plug/termination device
C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S078000, C385S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11010460
ABSTRACT:
A device and method of blocking customer access to a fiber optic distribution cable. A service blocker is positioned between a fiber distribution cable and a customer drop cable within a fiber optic adapter. The service blocker includes a body which does not permit optical transmission between the fiber distribution cable and the customer drop cable. The service blocker includes a first end configured to be inserted within the fiber optic adapter and a second end configured connect with a fiber optic cable connector. A system for mounting fiber optic cables including a service blocker positioned within a bulkhead mounted adapter between two fiber optic cables.
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ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Healy Brian M.
Merchant & Gould P.C.
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