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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2022
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2020
Clearfield, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
John P. Hill, Oak Grove, MN (US);
Joshua J. Povlitzki, Otsego, MN (US);
Dalen Defoe, Chanhassen, MN (US);
Clearfield, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An adjustable height optical fiber cable reel comprises a first piece having a first base plate and a first tab protruding from the first base plate, the first tab having a first opening and a second opening, a second piece having a second base plate and a second tab protruding from the second base plate, the second tab having a pin. The pin is configured to engage the first opening to lock the adjustable height reel at a first height, and to engage the second opening to lock the adjustable height reel at a second height. The adjustable height reel may also be coupled to a slack storage tray. Optical fiber enclosures may also be configured with adjustable height reels with optional slack storage trays.