# US 2017/0285286 A1 · Fiber Optic Cable Deployment Assemblies, Systems, and Methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0285286 A1 - Document ID: US20170285286A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/476,690 - Filed: 2017-03-31 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-04-04 - Assignees: Opterna Technology Limited - Applicants: Opterna Technology Limited - Inventors: Atikem Haile-Mariam; Ravindra K. Vora; Gerald J. Meier; Bret Matz; Benoy Sarasan; Biji Mathew Arakkakudy; Anoop Murali; Binoy Puthussery - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170285286A1 ## CPC - G02B 6/4457: {Bobbins; Reels} - G02B 6/444: {Systems or boxes with surplus lengths} - G02B 6/44465: {Seals} - G02B 6/44528: {Patch-cords; Connector arrangements in the system or in the box (routing arrangements H04Q1/00)} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS ## Abstract An assembly for deploying fiber optic cable includes a housing defining a cavity and comprising a wall. The wall defines an opening allowing a fiber optic cable to pass. The assembly also includes a spool configured to store a portion of the fiber optic cable. The spool is rotatably coupled to the housing within the cavity of the housing. The assembly also includes a component module releasably coupled to the housing and comprising an adapter configured to optically couple the fiber optic cable to another fiber optic cable. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly for deploying fiber optic cable, the assembly comprising: a housing defining a cavity and comprising a wall, the wall defining an opening for allowing a first portion of a fiber optic cable to pass there through; a spool storing a second portion of the fiber optic cable and rotatably coupled to the housing within the cavity of the housing; and a component module releasably coupled to the housing and comprising an adapter configured to optically couple the fiber optic cable to another fiber optic cable. ### Claim 2 The assembly of clam 1, wherein the fiber optic cable stored on the spool comprises a pre-terminated fiber connector configured to be optically coupled to the adapter. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the pre-terminated fiber connector is configured to be releasably and optically coupled to the adapter. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the spool comprises a connector holder configured to releasably couple the pre-terminated fiber connector to the spool. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The assembly of claim 4, wherein the connector holder is configured to be releasably coupled to a panel of the spool. ### Claim 6 The assembly of clam 1, further comprising a fan out separating fibers of the fiber optic cable and coupled to the spool. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the spool comprises a retaining structure configured to releasably couple the fan out to the spool. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the spool is positioned between the component module and the housing such that the component module secures the spool within the cavity defined by the housing. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the spool is configured to rotate while the component module remains stationary. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the component module is configured to be releasably coupled to the housing at a plurality of orientations relative to the housing. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the assembly is configured to be mounted to a mounting surface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein the assembly is configured to be mounted to a mounting bracket that positions the opening defined by the wall of the housing within a cavity defined by the mounting surface and positions the adapter on a side of the mounting surface opposite of the cavity defined by the mounting surface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein the assembly is configured to be mounted to a mounting bracket that positions the opening defined by the wall of the housing and the adapter on the same side of the mounting surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the component module further comprises an electronic component. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The assembly of claim 14, wherein the electronic component is an access point to a wireless network. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The assembly of claim 15, wherein the electronic component is an internet of things gateway. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a second component module releasably coupled to the component module comprising the adapter, the second component module comprising an electronic component. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the component module further comprises at least two locations configured to secure the adapter ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a second spool storing a third portion of the fiber optic cable, and coupled to the housing. ### Claim 20 A fiber distribution system comprising: a fiber distribution terminal comprising: a first fiber optic cable, a rotatable spool storing a portion of the first fiber optic cable, and a first adapter optically coupled to the first fiber optic cable; an assembly, separate from the fiber distribution terminal, comprising: a second rotatable spool storing a second fiber optic cable optically coupled to the first adapter, and a second adapter optically coupled to the second fiber optic cable; a third fiber optic cable optically coupled to the second adapter; and an end-user fiber optic device optically coupled to the third fiber optic cable. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The fiber distribution system of claim 20, wherein the assembly is positioned at a subscriber location. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The fiber distribution system of claim 21, wherein the subscriber location is a separate unit of a multi-unit building. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The fiber distribution system of claim 21, wherein the fiber distribution terminal is located outside of the subscriber location. ### Claim 24 (depends on 20) The fiber distribution system of claim 20, further comprising a second assembly, separate from the fiber distribution terminal, comprising: a third rotatable spool storing a fourth fiber optic, and a third adapter optically coupled to the fourth fiber optic cable; a fifth fiber optic cable optically coupled to the third adapter; and a second end-user fiber optic device optically coupled to the fifth fiber optic cable, wherein the fiber distribution terminal further comprises a fourth adapter that optically couples the first fiber optic cable to the fourth fiber optic cable. ### Claim 25 (depends on 20) The fiber distribution system of claim 20, wherein the assembly further comprises: a housing, the housing defining a cavity and comprising a wall defining an opening through which the third fiber optic cable passes, the spool being rotatably mounted to the housing within the cavity of the housing; and a component module releasably coupled to the housing, the component module being configured to releasably couple the second adapter.