Patent ID: 7869681

Claim:
An optical fiber connection closure for use at a branch point in a fiber optic communications network including a distribution cable comprising a plurality of optical fibers and a mid-span access location provided along the length of the distribution cable, the closure comprising; a base; a cover movably affixed to the base such that the base and the cover define an interior cavity, wherein the cover is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an opened position such that the interior cavity is readily accessible; at least one end wall cooperating with at least one of the base and the cover, wherein the base, the cover and the at least one end wall define an external wall of the closure; at least one cable opening located within the external wall of the closure for receiving the distribution cable within the interior cavity defined by the base and the cover; and a plurality of connector ports located within the external wall of the closure adapted for removably receiving certain of the optical fibers of the distribution cable having connectors mounted upon the ends thereof from within the interior cavity and adapted for receiving a respective pre-connectorized drop cable external to the closure.