Patent ID: 8792766

Claim:
A system for routing a desired span of an optical fiber or cable on a structural surface at a given premises, comprising: a fiber storage spool assembly including a fiber storage spool for storing a length of an optical fiber or cable to be routed, the storage spool assembly including a first optical termination box arranged for fastening to the fiber storage spool, wherein the termination box has an optical connector adapter with a proximal end for connection to a first end of the fiber on the storage spool and a distal end for connection with an outside fiber or cable; and an optical fiber or cable routing tool including, a rod including a handle at a proximal end of the rod; a mount attached to the rod for receiving the fiber storage spool and the optical termination box when fastened to the storage spool, and for supporting the storage spool and the termination box when the fiber is operatively unwound or paid out from the spool; an adhesive coating assembly for providing an adhesive on the fiber when the fiber is unwound from the spool; and a fiber routing applicator disposed at a distal end of the rod, wherein the applicator is dimensioned and arranged to travel over the surface, to route the fiber with the adhesive thereon over the desired span while urging the fiber against the surface so that the fiber becomes adhered to the surface.