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Optical fiber distribution systems and components

US10859781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2017
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/44775
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Fiber distribution systems, terminals and tap boxes that provide a reconfigurable and expandable system of hardened connections. An aerial terminal may include at least one feeder port and a plurality of distribution ports, each of the at least one feeder port and the plurality of distribution ports being sealable ports configured to receive one of a duct and a connector, where the connector is configured to interface with a drop type cable. The terminal may include an expandable module configured to receive a splitter. The terminal may be configured to receive a fiber through the feeder port and to output a plurality of fibers through the plurality of distribution ports.

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