Patent ID: 6621975
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical fiber distribution terminal for interconnecting one or more drop cables with at least one distribution cable, the terminal comprising:a base defining a lower fiber management area for receiving and routing the distribution cable and an upper fiber management area for receiving and routing the drop cables; a panel disposed within the base, the panel separating the lower fiber management area from the upper fiber management area and movable relative to the base to provide access to the distribution cable in the lower fiber management area; at least one splice tray disposed within the lower fiber management area for splicing at least one optical fiber of the distribution cable to at least one optical fiber terminating in a first pigtail; at least one splice fray disposed within the upper fiber management area for splicing at least one optical fiber of the one or more drop cables to at least one optical fiber terminating in a second pigtail; and at least one transition adapter disposed within the upper fiber management area for connecting the first pigtail to the second pigtail.