Optical waveguides – Accessories – Plug/termination device
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Plug/termination device
C385S134000, C385S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07400816
ABSTRACT:
A fiber distribution hub includes a swing frame chassis pivotally mounted within an enclosure. The swing frame chassis includes a splitter mounting location at which optical splitters can be mounted and an optical termination field. The optical termination field includes multiple fiber optic adapters.
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Noonan Michael
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