Patent ID: 7826705
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber distribution hub in a fiber optic network, the fiber distribution hub comprising: a housing; at least one fiber optic cable within the housing, wherein the at least one fiber optic cable comprises at least one connector on an end of the fiber optic cable; a distribution field comprising a plurality of adapters for selectively receiving a plurality of connectors of the at least one fiber optic cable and a plurality of connectorized ends of distribution cables; a parking area within the housing, wherein the parking area defines a plurality of slots, and wherein the parking area is adapted to selectively receive one or more connectors of the at least one fiber optic cable; at least one parking device selectively inserted into an individual slot of the plurality of slots, wherein the at least one parking device is adapted to selectively receive one or more connectors of the at least one fiber optic cable; and at least one splitter module selectively inserted into an individual slot of the plurality of slots in the parking area, wherein the plurality of slots in the parking area are adapted to alternatively receive the at least one parking device and the at least one splitter module.