Patent ID: 6466725
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An apparatus for splitting optical fibers comprising:a splitter housing extending lengthwise between opposed first and second ends, the splitter housing defining an input port, proximate the first end, for receiving a plurality of optical fibers and primary and secondary output ports, proximate the opposed second end, through which the plurality of optical fibers exit the splitter housing; arid a separation element disposed within the splitter housing proximate the secondary output port, the separation element defining a plurality of channels therethrough, each channel defining a lateral cross-sectional area that increases in a direction toward the secondary output port; wherein the splitter housing comprises first and second halves, each half of the splitter housing extending lengthwise between the opposed first and second ends, and defining at least a portion of the input port and at least one of the output ports; wherein the first and second halves of the splitter housing are at least partially separable such that the splitter housing is capable of being mounted upon the plurality of optical fibers without having to cut all of the optical fibers.