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Distribution frame and optical connector holder combination

US5353367A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

Nortel Networks Limited · CA

Inventors

W. Michal Czosnowski · Rue du Bois des Loges, CA
Michel J. Thomassin · Otterburn Park, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 29, 1993
Grant date	Oct 4, 1994
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 29, 2013

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/4455
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical fiber distribution frame with optical test arrangement for locating both ends of a patchcord extending between optical connector holders. Each holder has an array of mounting position for optical connectors to which patchcord extend. Each patchcord also has a test fiber with ends directed outwardly from fronts of the holders in which the patchcord ends are housed.

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