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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2012
Nicholas B. Larsson, Blomkest, MN (US);
Andrew E. Swienton, Plymouth, MN (US);
George I. Wakileh, Batavia, IL (US);
Nicholas B. Larsson, Blomkest, MN (US);
Andrew E. Swienton, Plymouth, MN (US);
George I. Wakileh, Batavia, IL (US);
Communications Systems, Inc., Hector, MN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of a drop interface box (DIB) for interfacing between an optical network service provider's heavy jacketed drop cable and optical distribution cables at a premises. The DIB provides organized drop, feed and distribution fiber cable storage and routing in a manner which does not cross different cables types when additional cables are added, and which maintains minimum bend radius of the cables and inhibits cable strain. In exemplary embodiments, a hinged fiber storage panel includes spools, cable clips and integrated cable channels that maintain cable radius during transitions of cables from a storage side or plane of the panel to a connector side or plane of the panel.