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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 29, 2007
Applicants:
Henry A. Mckelvey, Capitol Heights, MD (US);
Terry O. Sims, Lanham, MD (US);
Inventors:
Henry A. McKelvey, Capitol Heights, MD (US);
Terry O. Sims, Lanham, MD (US);
Assignees:
Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Verizon Virginia LLC, Richmond, VA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04B 10/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A network may include fiber optic lines and fiber distribution panels connected by the one or more fiber optic lines. At least one of the fiber distribution panels may include an optical fiber connector designated as a connector that is for emergency use. The network may further include a plurality of optical network terminals located at premises of subscribers to the network.