Corning Cable Systems

Corning Optical Communications LLC

Thomas Shaw Liggett

Terry Dean Cox

Selena Strickland

Guy Castonguay

Guy Joachin Castonguay

Daniel Scott McGranahan

Brent Michael Frazier

Raymond Glenn Jay

Diana R Rodriguez

Karyne Poissant Prevratil

Elli Makrides-Saravanos

Donnie R Clapp, Jr

Donnie Clapp

There are provided fiber optic local convergence points ('LCPs') adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (“FDT”) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.

Fiber optic local convergence points for multiple dwelling units

There are provided fiber optic local convergence points ('LCPs') adapted for use with multiple dwelling units ('MDUs') that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (&#x201c;FDT&#x201d;) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.

There is provided fiber drop terminals ('FDTs') and related equipment for providing selective connections between optical fibers of distribution cables and optical fibers of drop cables, such as in multiple dwelling units. The FDTs require relatively little area and/or volume while providing convenient connectivity for a relatively large number of optical connections. The FDTs include adapters for optically connecting the connectors, and the adapters of some FDTs are adapted to rotate, move, or otherwise be removed to provide convenient access for technicians. Some FDTs and the related equipment are adapted for use with microstructured optical fiber having preferred bend characteristics.

Fiber optic drop terminals for multiple dwelling units

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Keller, TX, United States of America

Thomas Shaw Liggett