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| 20090202212 | Cable slack storage rack - A cable slack storage rack includes a first and second cable zone and a medial portion disposed between them. The first and second cable zones have one or more cable keepers, each of which may define an opening therein for receiving cable for slack storage. The cable slack storage rack may have one or more stacking features, thereby making the racks modular for adding additional slack storage as necessary. In other words, the cable slack storage rack may include one or more stacking features for stackably connecting a second cable slack storage rack to a first cable slack storage rack. By way of example, the first cable zone may carry a pivot profile and the second cable zone may carry a retention tab. In another embodiment, the medial portion may define a coupling slot adapted to receive a coupler as the stacking feature. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090245743 | Compact, high-density adapter module, housing assembly and frame assembly for optical fiber telecommunications - Adapter modules, housing assemblies that house the adapter modules, and frame assemblies that contain the housing assemblies are disclosed that are all relatively compact and support a relatively high density of components. The modules, assemblies and frames have configurations that take advantage of bend-insensitive cable fibers and jumper fibers. The adapter module is a cassette-like case that allows for a length of cable fiber to be wound tightly therein in a substantially circular loop configuration when closed. The housing assembly houses a plurality of adapter modules and is configured so that the cable and jumper fibers have relatively tight bends within the housing interior. The frame assembly is configured to support a plurality of stacked housing assemblies and to route the jumper fibers through routing conduits and/or routing troughs so that the jumper fibers are enclosed within the frame assembly rather than dangling outside of the frame. The cable fibers enter the back of the housing assemblies via a fiber optic cable arranged at the back of the frame assembly. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090310928 | Universal cable bracket - A universal cable bracket for strain relieving a cable in a fiber management system includes a first portion having a cable receiving area defined therein for holding a section of an optic fiber cable with a notch to prevent pistoning; a second portion having a complementary cable receiving area for the section of the optic fiber cable, the second portion being configured to mate with the first portion; a routing window defined in at least one of the first and second portions for routing a fiber of the optic fiber cable therethrough; and a securement assembly being configured to hold the first and second portions together and to secure the section of the optic fiber cable therebetween. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100296790 | Fiber Optic Equipment Supporting Moveable Fiber Optic Equipment Tray(s) and Module(s), and Related Equipment and Methods - Fiber optic drawers supporting fiber optic modules are disclosed. The drawer is movable about a chassis. At least one fiber optic equipment tray is received in the drawer. The fiber optic equipment tray(s) is movable about the drawer and configured to receive at least one fiber optic module. The fiber optic module(s) is movable about a fiber optic equipment tray. In this manner, enhanced access can be provided to the fiber optic module(s) and their fiber optic connections. The drawer can moved out from the chassis to provide access to fiber optic equipment tray(s) and fiber optic module(s). The fiber optic equipment tray(s) can be moved out from the drawer to provide enhanced access to fiber optic module(s). The fiber optic module(s) can be moved from fiber optic equipment tray(s) to provide further enhanced access to fiber optic module(s). The drawer may also be tiltable about the chassis. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100303431 | Fiber Optic Harnesses and Assemblies Facilitating Use of a Pre-Connectorized Fiber Optic Cable(s) with a Fiber Optic Terminal - Fiber optic harnesses and fiber optic assemblies that can be used facilitate use of a pre-connectorized fiber optic cable(s) with a fiber optic terminal are disclosed. In one embodiment, the fiber optic terminal is provided and is comprised of a support member comprising one or more openings disposed through a first end of the support member. The support member may be configured to be separately attachable to a fiber optic terminal or may be integrated in an enclosure of a fiber optic terminal. At least one connector is disposed through the one or more openings of the support member. The at least one connector may be a hardened connector which may be suitable for use in outdoor environments. A fiber optic harness is provided and optically connected to the at least one connector on a first end and having at least one connector disposed on a second end. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110097050 | Mounting Platforms for Integrally Supporting an Optical Splice Tray(s) and/or an Optical Splitter(s) in a Multi-Port Optical Connection Terminal and Related Methods - Multi-port optical connection terminals and mounting platforms and related methods designed to secure optical components inside an enclosure of the multi-port optical connection terminals are disclosed. In one embodiment, a multi-port optical connection terminal includes an enclosure comprising a base and a cover configured to attach to the base to define an interior cavity. A mounting platform defining a mounting surface for mounting at least one optical component comprised from the group consisting of at least one splice tray and at least one optical splitter to the at least one mounting surface is provided. A plurality of mounting tabs of the mounting platform are configured to extend into channels disposed in an interior wall of the base. In this manner, the mounting platform and any optical components secured thereto are secured inside the interior cavity, which may prevent damage to optical fibers and/or splices of the optical components. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110268404 | FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS CONFIGURED TO ACCOMMODATE FIBER OPTIC MODULES/CASSETTES AND FIBER OPTIC PANELS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS. - Fiber optic housings configured to accommodate fiber optic modules/cassettes and fiber optic panels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic apparatus is provided and comprised of a fiber optic housing and one or more removable panel clips. Each of the one or more removable panel clips includes at least one receptacle configured to receive an insert of a fiber optic panel to support the fiber optic panel in the fiber optic housing. In another embodiment, a fiber optic shelf configured to be supported in a fiber optic housing is provided. The fiber optic shelf comprises a mounting surface and one or more removable panel clips attached to the mounting surface that each includes at least one receptacle configured to receive an insert of a fiber optic panel to support the fiber optic panel in the mounting surface. Related components and methods are also disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268406 | APPARATUSES AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHMENT AND RELEASE OF FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS TO AND FROM AN EQUIPMENT RACK - Apparatuses, related components, and methods for the quick and easy attachment and release of fiber optic housings to and from equipment racks are disclosed. A fiber optic apparatus comprises a fiber optic housing having a top, a bottom, a right side, and a left side defining at least one interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment, and at least one mounting bracket. The at least one mounting bracket is configured to removably attach tool-lessly, and by other than external fastening means, to at least one of the right side or the left side of the fiber optic housing and is also configured to attach the fiber optic housing to an equipment rack. The mounting bracket may be attached to the fiber optic housing by using a snap attachment integral to at least one of the right side or the left side. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268407 | FIBER MANAGEMENT DEVICES FOR FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Fiber management sections for fiber optic housings, and related components and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber management device is provided. The fiber management device comprises a base and at least one fiber management component attached to the base and configured to manage one or more optical fibers. At least one opening is disposed in the base and configured to route one or more optical fibers from the base. The fiber management component may be a routing guide configured to route the one or more optical fibers as a non-limiting example. The fiber management device may be disposed on a side or within the fiber optic housing and may be removable from the enclosure and configured to route one or more optical fibers from the fiber optic housing. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268408 | DOOR FIBER MANAGEMENT FOR FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Door fiber management for fiber optic housings, and related components and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic housing is provided that comprises an enclosure defining at least one interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment. The fiber optic housing comprises at least one door attached to the enclosure and configured to seal off at least a portion of the at least one interior chamber when the door is closed. The fiber optic housing also comprises at least one fiber management component disposed in the at least one door. The door can be a front door, a rear door, both a front and rear door, or any other door attached or provided as part of the fiber optic housing. The fiber management component can be any type of fiber management device or component. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268409 | APPARATUSES AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR EXPANDING CAPACITY OF FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS - Apparatuses, related components, and methods for expanding capacity of fiber optic housings are disclosed. A fiber optic apparatus comprising an attachment housing comprising a side, a top, and a bottom defining an attachment interior chamber configured to support at least a portion of fiber optic equipment is provided. The attachment housing is tool-lessly, and by other than external fasteners, configured to removably attach to a fiber optic housing comprising a housing interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment to couple the attachment interior chamber and the housing interior chamber, which may be done by means of snap attachments integral to at least one of the attachment housing and the fiber optic housing. One or more optical components, which may include, without limitation, one or more splitter trays, fiber optic jumper slack storage, and one or more strain relief devices, may be mounted within the attachment housing. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268410 | REMOVABLE FIBER MANAGEMENT SECTIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Removable fiber management sections for fiber optic housings, and related components and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic system is provided. The fiber optic system comprises a fiber optic housing defining at least one interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment. The fiber optic system also comprises a removable front section connected to the fiber optic housing and defining at least one front section interior chamber coupled to the at least one interior chamber of the fiber optic housing. The removable front section is configured to support at least one fiber management device to manage one or more fibers connected to fiber optic equipment disposed in the enclosure. In another embodiment, a method of managing optical fiber in a fiber optic system is provided. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268411 | FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS CONFIGURED FOR TOOL-LESS ASSEMBLY, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Fiber optic housings configured for tool-less assembly, and related components and methods are disclosed. A fiber optic housing is provided having a top, a bottom, a right side, and a left side which removably attach to each other tool-lessly, and by other than external fastening means, thereby defining at least one interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment. The top, bottom, right side, and left side may be removably attached to each other by using a snap attachment integral to at least one of the bottom, the right side, and the left side. One or more mounting brackets and/or strain relief brackets may be attached to the fiber optic housing by other than external fastening means, which may be done by using a quick snap attachment integral to at least one of the sides of the fiber optic housing and the mounting brackets and/or strain relief brackets. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268412 | FIBER OPTIC HOUSINGS HAVING A REMOVABLE TOP, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Fiber optic housings having a removable top, and related components and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic housing is provided having a removable top or cover. In one embodiment, the fiber optic housing comprises a top, a bottom, a right side, and a left side defining at least one interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment. The top comprises a base and a cover in one embodiment. The cover of the top is configured to provide a gap between the base and the cover such that at least one of the right side and the left side of the fiber optic housing is configured to be slidably engaged into and out of the gap. In this manner, the top can be easily removed to provide access to the interior of the fiber optic housing. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268414 | MULTI-LAYER MODULE - A multi-layer module that includes a multi-fiber cable storage layer having a cable entry opening and a cable winding structure is disclosed. Also included is a splice storage layer that is discrete from the multi-fiber cable storage layer, the splice storage layer having a splice layer receiving opening in communication with the multi-fiber cable storage layer and a slack storage area. The multi-layer module includes a pigtail storage layer that is discrete from both the multi-fiber cable storage layer and the splice storage layer, the pigtail storage layer having a pigtail connector area and a pigtail storage area, the pigtail storage area comprising a pigtail storage layer receiving opening in communication with the splice storage layer. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268415 | MULTI-CONFIGURABLE SPLICE HOLDER - Splice holders for managing and storing splices between optical fibers in fiber optic hardware and equipment are disclosed herein. The splice holder include a base portion and an array of splice holding partitions extending from the base portion. In some embodiments the array of splice holding partitions define a plurality of rows for receiving a respective first splice component along a first direction and a plurality of columns intersecting the plurality of fiber rows for receiving a second splice component along a second direction. Similarly, in some embodiments, selected pairs of splice holding partitions define a column width and selected pairs of splice holding partitions define a row width. Additionally, in some embodiments, the column width is sufficiently greater than the row width to accommodate the second splice component oriented along one of the plurality of columns that could not otherwise be accommodated if oriented along one of the plurality of rows. | 11-03-2011 |
