Patent ID: 7519258
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. An outside plant local convergence point in a fiber optic distribution network comprising at least one feeder cable and at least one distribution cable, wherein the local convergence point is adapted to provide optical connectivity between the feeder cable and the distribution cable, the local convergence point comprising: an enclosure comprising an exterior wall and an interior cavity therein, wherein access to the interior cavity is provided through at least one door; a splitter mounted within the interior cavity and in optical communication with at least one optical fiber of the feeder cable and adapted to provide optical connectivity between the optical fiber of the feeder cable and a plurality of pigtails; a subscriber termination field mounted within the interior cavity and comprising a plurality of adapters for selective optical connection between a pigtail of the plurality of pigtails and a subscriber fiber; and a plurality of preconnectorized multi-fiber ports provided on the exterior wall of the enclosure, wherein the preconnectorized multi-fiber ports are in optical communication with a plurality of subscriber fibers; wherein the plurality of preconnectorized multi-fiber ports are adapted to receive a preconnectorized end of the distribution cable to thereby provide optical connectivity between the plurality of subscriber fibers and the distribution cable.