Patent ID: 7664360
Filing Date: 2010-02-16
Classification: G02B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mounting plate adapted for use with a fiber drop terminal (“FDT”) having a cover and a base, wherein the mounting plate is selectively mountable to a generally vertical surface and is adapted to selectively receive the FDT, the mounting plate comprising: a first surface adapted to selectively engage the FDT, wherein the first surface includes at least one retention device to enable the FDT to be selectively retained by the mounting plate; at least one fastening portion joined to the first surface, wherein the fastening portion enables the mounting plate to be selectively fastened to the generally vertical surface; wherein the mounting plate is structured and arranged to prevent dismounting of the mounting plate without prior removal of the FDT from the mounting plate, and wherein the prior removal of the FDT from the mounting plate is prevented without prior disconnection of the cover from the base.