Cable distribution system

US11726285B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBA · BE
• ADC Czech Republic s.r.o. · CZ

Inventors

• David Jan Irma VAN BAELEN · Winksele, BE
• Jiri AMBROZ · Brno, CZ
• Jiri Pasek · Brno, CZ
• Jiri ZAVREL · Leuven, BE
• Roger Alaerts · Aarschot, BE
• Eric Schurmans · Bergen, BE
• Denys Mizin · Brno, CZ
• Stephane COLLART · Olen, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2020
• Grant date: Aug 15, 2023
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B6/4471
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A cable distribution system is provided wherein a feeder cable with one or more feeder fibers is received by a distribution device or box. The feeder fibers are terminated to a fiber optic connector. Customers can directly connect to the connectors of the feeder cable through an adapter and a mating connector for a point-to-point connection. Alternatively, a splitter input can be connected to one or more of the connectors of the feeder cable, such as through a pigtail extending from the splitter, wherein the splitter splits the signal as desired into a plurality of outputs. The outputs of the splitters can be in the form of connectors or adapters. Customers can connect to the splitter outputs through a mating connector (and an adapter if needed).