Patent ID: 7406242
Filing Date: 2008-07-29
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An interconnect device for optical fibers, comprising: an enclosure; a first termination panel mounted in the enclosure and having a plurality of optical fiber connection members, ones of which are associated with respective subscriber locations; a second termination panel mounted in the enclosure and having a plurality of optical fiber connection members, ones of which are associated with respective input optical fibers associated with a service provider; and a cross-connect module mounted in the enclosure and having a loop of an optical fiber retained therein with a first and opposite second connectorized end of the optical fiber extending from the cross-connect module, the first and second connectorized ends of the optical fiber extending to a length sufficient to allow cross-connection of a selected pair of the connection members of the termination panels by connection of the connectorized ends thereto.