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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2007
Guy Castonguay, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Donnie Ray Clapp, Jr., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Terry Dean Cox, Keller, TX (US);
Thomas Shaw Liggett, Keller, TX (US);
Karyne Poissant Prevratil, Watauga, TX (US);
Diana Rodriguez, Alvarado, TX (US);
Guy Castonguay, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Donnie Ray Clapp, Jr., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Terry Dean Cox, Keller, TX (US);
Thomas Shaw Liggett, Keller, TX (US);
Karyne Poissant Prevratil, Watauga, TX (US);
Diana Rodriguez, Alvarado, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
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.