Patent ID: 6507691
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A fiber optic splice organizer for securing a plurality of optical fiber splices and for securing slack associated therewith comprising:a generally longitudinally extending lower base member on which slack optical fiber cbe stored, said lower base member further comprising lengthwise extending first and second opposing sides and widthwise extending first and second opposing ends; means mounted at one of the ends for pivotally mounting said base member to a housing of a fiber optic splice closure; a guide for receiving optical fiber onto the lower base member at the end to be pivotally mounted; upper splicing tray secured on said lower base member; and at least one splice holder positioned on said upper splicing tray for securing a plurality of fiber optic splices in side-by-side relation, wherein a portion of slack optical fiber can be stored under the upper splicing tray.