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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2007
Terry Dean Cox, Keller, TX (US);
Diana Rodriguez, Alvarado, TX (US);
Michael Heath Rasmussen, Keller, TX (US);
Kevin Lee Strause, Keller, TX (US);
Terry Dean Cox, Keller, TX (US);
Diana Rodriguez, Alvarado, TX (US);
Michael Heath Rasmussen, Keller, TX (US);
Kevin Lee Strause, Keller, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
There is provided fiber drop terminal ('FDT') assemblies for providing selective connections between optical fibers of distribution cables and optical fibers of drop cables, such as in multiple dwelling units. The FDT assemblies include a base and a cover that define a tongue and groove that selectively engage to seal the base and cover. The FDT assemblies also include a mounting plate for mounting of the base and cover, as well as a mounting plate extension for mounting of a skirt. The skirt provides slack storage for drop cables exiting the FDT. The components of the FDT assembly are selectively interlockable to prevent unauthorized access to the interior cavity of the base and cover and to the slack storage area of the skirt.