US 2017/0285272 A1Published application

Compact adapter module for installation at customer premises

AssigneeOFS Fitel, LLC

InventorsDenis E. Burek, Willard C. White

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Abstract

A compact adapter module for installation at customer premises includes a base for mounting on a supporting surface, and a cover. The base is constructed for mounting a connector adapter operative to connect two communication lines to one another at a given location along a routing path at customer premises. A cover protectively encloses the adapter and connectors mated to the adapter which terminate the lines. Space inside the covered module is limited substantially for storing only the adapter and mated connectors, so the module is compact in size and unobtrusive when mounted at the given location. The lines are received at two ports of the module, and an edge of the base is flush with the supporting surface at each port so the lines can be adhered directly to the supporting surface at the ports. Any adverse visual impact of the lines at the module is therefore minimized.

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Dependent claims

An adapter module for use at customer premises, comprising:

an elongated base configured for mounting on a supporting surface;
the base is constructed and arranged for mounting a connector adapter having first and second faces configured to mate with first and second connectors that terminate ends of associated communication lines, so that the lines are operatively connected to one another;
a cover constructed and arranged for protectively enclosing the adapter and the mated connectors when mounted on the base and when the cover is fastened to the base, wherein the base and the cover are dimensioned and configured to define space inside the module that is substantially limited for storing only the adapter and the mated connectors;
and
the module has two ports each of which is configured to receive one of two communication lines to be operatively connected to one another via the adapter;
wherein, at each port, an edge of the base is formed to be substantially flush with the supporting surface so that the lengths of communication lines can be adhered directly to the surface at the module ports, thus minimizing or avoiding any adverse visual impact of the lines at or near the module.

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Application: 15/258,383Filed 7 Sep 2016
Priority: 5 Apr 2016
Published: 5 Oct 2017
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification6 codes

G02B 6/3825
Of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres: with an intermediate part, e.g. adapter, receptacle,…
G02B 6/3893
Characterised by the method of fastening connecting plugs and sockets, e.g. screw- or nut-lock, snap-in, bayonet type: push-pull type, e.g.…
G02B 6/3897
Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs: connectors fixed to housings, casing, frames or circuit boards
H01R 31/06
Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart: intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

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Application62/318,445Us provisional application · filed 5 Apr 2016
Application62/347,711Us provisional application · filed 9 Jun 2016
US 10,234,636 B2Related patent
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