Patent ID: 6243526
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A storage assembly adapted for mounting to a faceplate of an outlet box and for storing optical fibers, each of the optical fibers being adapted to be terminated with a connector, each connector being adapted to engage a coupler, said storage assembly comprising:a spool having a first end, a second end, and a curved outer surface, said outer surface being adapted for winding the optical fibers thereon;a mounting arm extending from said spool, said mounting arm having a proximal end engaging said spool and a distal end; andan adapter engaging said distal end of said mounting arm, said adapter having a coupler-receptacle formed therethrough, said coupler-receptacle being adapted to receive and mount the coupler therein, said adapter being configured to engage within a receptacle of the faceplate such that said spool assembly is mountable thereto.