Optical fiber distribution systems and components
AssigneeClearfield, Inc.
InventorsJohn P. Hill, William Cruzen
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Abstract
An aerial terminal for optical fiber communication comprises at least one feeder port and a plurality of distribution ports, each distribution port comprising a flexible port having a seal, a press-in element and a clip, the aerial terminal being configured to receive a fiber through the at least one feeder port and to output a plurality of fibers through the plurality of distribution ports. Embodiments may comprise stackable loose tube fiber splice chips having a plurality of lower slots and a plurality of upper slots stacked on the plurality of lower slots.
Claims19
An aerial terminal for optical fiber communication, the aerial terminal comprising:
- at least one feeder port and a plurality of distribution ports, each distribution port comprising a flexible port having a seal, a press-in element and a clip, and each feeder port comprising two silicone grommets configured to be trimmed according to a size of cable to be received by that feeder port;
- wherein the aerial terminal is configured to receive a fiber through the at least one feeder port and to output a plurality of fibers through the plurality of distribution ports.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.