Patent ID: 8582938

Claim:
A fiber optic distribution cable comprising: a fiber optic distribution cable, the fiber optic distribution cable having a plurality of optical fibers and a protective covering; at least one distribution optical fiber, the at least one distribution optical fiber being selected from one of optical fibers of the fiber optic distribution cable, the at least one distribution optical fiber protruding from an access location of the protective covering; a sealing portion disposed about the access location; an indexing tube, the indexing tube having a portion secured by the sealing portion and another portion of the indexing tube extending beyond the sealing portion; and a tether tube, the tether tube being disposed about a portion of the at least one distribution optical fiber for protecting the at least one distribution optical fiber, wherein the tether tube is attached at a predetermined position relative to the indexing tube, thereby loading an excess fiber length in the distribution optical fiber.