Patent ID: 8842960
Filing Date: 2014-09-23
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A duct for distributing one or more optical fiber communication lines, comprising: a one-piece elongated main body having a conduit portion with a lengthwise bore formed therein forming a first chamber, the conduit portion containing one or more optical fiber communications lines disposed in the first chamber, and a flange portion extending lengthwise adjacent and along the main body, the flange portion being mountable to a surface, wherein the flange portion is located below the conduit portion, wherein the flange portion further includes an adhesive backing disposed on a mounting surface thereof, and wherein the duct further includes at least one additional fiber channel formed separate from the first chamber for distributing at least one additional optical fiber at least a portion of the length of the duct, wherein the at least one additional fiber channel comprises a first external fiber channel extending along the length of the main body external to the conduit portion and configured to releasably grip the at least one additional optical fiber.