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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2006
Josh M. Wilken, Keller, TX (US);
Harley J. Staber, Berlin, DE;
Josh M. Wilken, Keller, TX (US);
Harley J. Staber, Berlin, DE;
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
There is provided fiber optic local convergence points that provide preconnectorized functionality to eliminate all or most of the splicing associated with local convergence points in fiber optic distribution networks. The local convergence points provide a plurality of preconnectorized multi-fiber ports adapted to receive a preconnectorized end of a distribution cable within the enclosure of the local convergence point, on the enclosure itself, or outside the enclosure. For example, the local convergence point may provide preconnectorized multi-fiber ports outside the enclosure with an accumulator optically connected to the interior of the local convergence with an accumulator cable, wherein the accumulator comprises the plurality of preconnectorized multi-fiber ports.