Optical waveguides – Accessories – Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-31
2009-06-16
Healy, Brian M (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers
C385S024000, C385S134000, C385S139000, C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S099000, C385S092000, C385S125000, C398S066000, C398S067000, C398S070000, C398S071000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07548680
ABSTRACT:
There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (“FDT”) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.
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Castonguay Guy
Cox Terry Dean
Liggett Thomas Shaw
Strickland Selena
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Healy Brian M
Vynalek John H.
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