Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US William J. Giraud - Azle TX, US Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US
Assignee:
Corning Cable Systems LLC - Hickory NC
International Classification:
G02B 6/00
US Classification:
385136, 385137, 174135
Abstract:
A fiber optic strain relief device is provided. The device has a base that attaches to a piece of equipment and/or hardware. A length of strap positions in the base and forms a loop. The loop is adapted to at least partially encircle a portion of a cable positioned at the base. A strap tightener incrementally shortens the length of the strap, reducing the loop and tightening the strap around the cable. The strap tightener may be a ratchet assembly comprising an actuator, a ratchet cap, a pin, a ratchet lock and a release. The length of strap inserts into a slot in the pin. The ratchet assembly operates to tighten the length of strap encircling the portion of the cable by incrementally rotating the pin. The release allows the strap to be loosened around the fiber optic cable.
Compact, High-Density Adapter Module, Housing Assembly And Frame Assembly For Optical Fiber Telecommunications
Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Andrea M. Ozuna - Fort Worth TX, US Karyne P. Prevratil - Watagua TX, US Diana Rodriguez - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/00
US Classification:
385135
Abstract:
Adapter modules, housing assemblies that house the adapter modules, and frame assemblies that contain the housing assemblies are disclosed that are all relatively compact and support a relatively high density of components. The modules, assemblies and frames have configurations that take advantage of bend-insensitive cable fibers and jumper fibers. The adapter module is a cassette-like case that allows for a length of cable fiber to be wound tightly therein in a substantially circular loop configuration when closed. The housing assembly houses a plurality of adapter modules and is configured so that the cable and jumper fibers have relatively tight bends within the housing interior. The frame assembly is configured to support a plurality of stacked housing assemblies and to route the jumper fibers through routing conduits and/or routing troughs so that the jumper fibers are enclosed within the frame assembly rather than dangling outside of the frame. The cable fibers enter the back of the housing assemblies via a fiber optic cable arranged at the back of the frame assembly.
Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US Michael H. Rasmussen - Keller TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/00 F16L 3/01
US Classification:
385135, 211119003
Abstract:
A support shelf for fiber optic hardware is disclosed. Generally, the support shelf includes a plurality of component mounting features that permits releasably mounting of fiber optic hardware at a plurality of locations on the support shelf. The component mounting features are generally openings in a base of the support shelf and may be slots in the base as well. With this improved configuration, fiber optic hardware such as adapter panels can be mounted at a variety of locations on the support shelf ranging from flush with a front edge of the support shelf to a recessed mounting, which is a distance from the front edge.
Fiber Optic Housings Configured To Accommodate Fiber Optic Modules/Cassettes And Fiber Optic Panels, And Related Components And Methods.
Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US William J. Giraud - Azle TX, US Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US Diana Rodriguez - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/46
US Classification:
385135
Abstract:
Fiber optic housings configured to accommodate fiber optic modules/cassettes and fiber optic panels are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic apparatus is provided and comprised of a fiber optic housing and one or more removable panel clips. Each of the one or more removable panel clips includes at least one receptacle configured to receive an insert of a fiber optic panel to support the fiber optic panel in the fiber optic housing. In another embodiment, a fiber optic shelf configured to be supported in a fiber optic housing is provided. The fiber optic shelf comprises a mounting surface and one or more removable panel clips attached to the mounting surface that each includes at least one receptacle configured to receive an insert of a fiber optic panel to support the fiber optic panel in the mounting surface. Related components and methods are also disclosed.
Stackable Shelves For A Fiber Optic Housing, And Related Components And Methods
Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US Brian D. Kingsbury - Watauga TX, US Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/46
US Classification:
385135
Abstract:
Stackable shelves for a fiber optic housing and related components and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a stackable shelf for a fiber optic housing is provided. The stackable shelf comprises a mounting surface and one or more stacker assemblies stacked above the mounting surface, each configured to support fiber optic equipment in one or more height spaces. The one or more stacker assemblies are further configured to support one or more additional removable stacker assemblies each configured to support fiber optic equipment at one or more additional height spaces. In another embodiment, a removable stacker assembly configured to support fiber optic equipment in a stackable shelf is provided. Related methods are also disclosed.
Monique L. Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Gerald J. Davis - Haslet TX, US Brent M. Frazier - Haslet TX, US William J. Giraud - Azle TX, US Raymond G. Jay - Mansfield TX, US Brian D. Kingsbury - Watauga TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/00
US Classification:
385135
Abstract:
A rotatable routing guide assembly for fiber optic cables routed in a fiber optic equipment shelf is disclosed. The assembly comprises a guide portion, an attachment feature and a keyed receiver. The guide portion has a bottom, a top, a deformable first wall, a deformable second wall and a third wall forming a plurality of segments, and is configured to receive fiber optic cables of different sizes by different ones of the plurality of segments. The attachment feature removably attaches the guide portion to the shelf. The attachment feature has a first tab forming a first notch with the guide portion, and a second tab forming a second notch with the guide portion. The keyed receiver is located in the shelf and has a lip extending partially around an interior edge. The lip is received in at least one of the first notch and the second notch and friction fit between at least one of the first tab and the second tab and the guide portion.
Removable Strain Relief Brackets For Securing Fiber Optic Cables And/Or Optical Fibers To Fiber Optic Equipment, And Related Assemblies And Methods
Monique Lise Cote - Fort Worth TX, US Brent Michael Frazier - Haslet TX, US William Julius McPhil Giraud - Azle TX, US Raymond Glenn Jay - Mansfield TX, US Michael Heath Rasmussen - Keller TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/00 B23P 17/04
US Classification:
385137, 29428
Abstract:
Removable strain relief brackets for securing fiber optic cables and/or optical fiber to fiber optic equipment, and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. The removable strain relief brackets may be employed to secure fiber optic cable and/or optical fibers routed to fiber optic equipment. The removable strain relief brackets may also be employed to provide strain relief for fiber optic cable and/or optical fibers routed and secure to fiber optic equipment. Fiber optic cable discussed herein includes optical fiber whether disposed in a common cable jacket or disposed freely of each other outside a cable jacket.
- Hickory NC, US Monique Lise Cote - Fort Worth TX, US David Kimondo Waruiru - Fort Worth TX, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/44
Abstract:
A telecommunications closure includes a base, a cover coupled to the base, and a first interior volume defined between the cover and the base. The cover includes a compartment having an opening and defining a second interior volume. The telecommunications closure also includes a flexible telecommunications line having a first end located within the first interior volume and a second end located outside of the first interior volume. The second end of the telecommunications line has a connector for coupling to other telecommunications lines. A portion of the flexible telecommunications line passes through the opening of the compartment. The telecommunications closure also includes at least one sealing member positioned in the second interior volume of the compartment to seal the flexible telecommunications line in the opening.
