Patent ID: 7349616

Claim:
A fiber optic local convergence point (“LCP”) adapted for use with a multiple dwelling unit, wherein the LCP is adapted to optically connect at least one optical fiber of a distribution cable to at least one subscriber optical fiber, the LCP comprising: a housing comprising an interior cavity defined by a plurality of sides and by a cover that is selectively moveable from an opened position to a closed position to thereby provide access to the interior cavity when the cover is in the opened position, wherein the housing comprises at least one surface adapted for mounting the LCP to a structure and the housing further comprises at least one opening through the housing for the passage of at least one optical fiber; and a cable assembly comprising: a connector end adapted for optical connection to the at least one optical fiber of the distribution cable; and a splitter end generally opposite the connector end of the cable assembly and defining a casing, wherein an exterior surface of the casing defines a plurality of receptacles adapted to selectively receive fiber optic connectors that are optically connected to the at least one subscriber optical fiber; wherein the connector end is optically connected to the splitter end with at least one cable assembly optical fiber; wherein the splitter end comprises at least one splitter that optically connects the at least one cable assembly optical fiber with the plurality of receptacles; wherein the splitter end of the cable assembly is adapted to be removably received within the housing of the LCP and wherein the splitter end is adapted to be received within the housing without opening the casing of the splitter end.