Abstract: A closure for sealing cables that is easy to install and seal. In some embodiments the closure may be used for sealing optical splices between optical cables containing one or more optical fibers. In some embodiments, the closure can allow seals on opposite ends of the closure to be concurrently actuated by the application of a single fastener.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector including a ferrule assembly in which an optical fiber is secured by bonding material. The fiber optic connector includes a molded tube for facilitating injecting the bonding material into the ferrule assembly during manufacture of the fiber optic connector.

Abstract: A bladed chassis system facilitates installation of the bladed chassis system and replacement of the blades at the chassis. Blades can be inserted and removed from the front and/or the rear of the bladed chassis system at the discretion of the user. Blades can be moved between discrete positions. In examples, blades can be one-handedly released from the chassis to allow movement between discrete positions. In examples, accidental movement past a discrete position is inhibited. Accidental removal of the blades from the chassis is inhibited. The chassis and blades cooperate to manage the optical fiber cables routed through a cable port in the chassis to the blades.

Abstract: A fiber optic assembly that includes a breakout assembly, a plastic sleeve, a first mesh sleeve, and a crush resistant jacket. The first mesh sleeve facilitates assembly of the fiber optic assembly by providing a surface with a low frictional resistance for the crush resistant jacket to slide over. The breakout assembly further includes a second mesh sleeve. The second mesh sleeve is secured around the fiber optic assembly and includes a pulling loop at an end of the second mesh sleeve for pulling the fiber optic assembly.

Abstract: The presence of a plug connector with a port is detected through a detection circuit activated by a port shutter. Transitioning the port shutter between the closed (i.e., blocking the port) position and the open position actuates and deactuates the detection circuit.

Abstract: A support framework for modules that pivotally mount optical fiber management trays. The framework is configured to mount the modules in a simplified manner. According to certain embodiments, frame members of the framework can be connected to one another in a simple, cost effective manner that does not require rivets or other separate fasteners. According to certain embodiments, some or all of the frame members of the framework can be constructed of a polymeric material, providing for a relatively light weight and cost-effective framework. The framework can form part of a fiber organizing assembly at a distribution location of a fiber optic network.

Abstract: An adapter panel arrangement including a chassis and a panel of adapters. The adapters defining open rearward cable connections and open forward cable connections of the panel arrangement. The adapters being arranged in arrays that slide independently of other adapter arrays to provide access to the open rearward and open forward cable connections.

Abstract: A connectorized cable assembly including a pre-terminated cable having a connector core connected to an end of a fiber optic cable. The connectorized cable assembly also include turn-to-secure coupler and/or a boot configured to be: a) mounted over the connector core after the connector core has been affixed at the end of the fiber optic cable; and/or b) removable from the connector core after the connector core has been affixed at the end of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mounting bracket for securing a dome closure at a mounting location in the field. The mounting bracket is adjustable to accommodate different sizes of dome closures. The mounting bracket is configured to allow a dome of the dome closure to be removed from a base of the dome closure while the base of the dome closure is supported by the mounting bracket.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an enclosure mounting apparatus (e.g., a mounting bracket which may include a mounting plate) having a molded plastic construction. In certain examples, the enclosure mounting apparatus is configured to be compatible with a number of different styles (e.g., sizes, models, etc.) of telecommunications enclosures.

Abstract: A latching arrangement by which a tray arrangement is releasably held in one or more positions relative to a chassis is at least partially actuated by a cable guide extending forwardly from the tray arrangement. In some example latching arrangements, the cable guide is pivoted relative to the tray arrangement to release a stop member from the chassis. In other example latching arrangements, the cable guide is slid relative to the tray arrangement to release the stop member. Certain types of latching arrangements have a second stop member that is separately actuated by a different part (e.g., an actuation leg) of the latching arrangement.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic cable having a first section with a jacket surrounding at least one internal fiber optic cable, and a second section where the at least one internal fiber optic cable extends past an end of the jacket. The fiber optic cable further includes a strength member having a first portion extending inside the jacket in the first section, a second portion forming a loop outside of the second section, and a third portion extending outside of the jacket in the first section. A protective wrap surrounds the third portion of the strength member. A cable pulling sleeve is coupled to the loop, and the cable pulling sleeve defines a cavity for enclosing the end of the second section.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable with a defined length of at least 300 meters, including a fiber extension cable with a first length between a first connectorized end and a second end, and a fiber pigtail cable with a second length between a third end and a fourth connectorized end. The initial combined length of both cables exceeds the defined cable length. The fiber extension cable and/or the fiber pigtail cable is trimmed, and the second end of the fiber extension cable is spliced to the third end of the fiber pigtail cable to achieve the defined cable length within a defined tolerance.

Abstract: A splice cassette (100) includes a housing (114) which defines a first and a second interiors (132,134) facing in opposite directions. A first splice region (150) is disposed in the first interior (132) and a second splice region (152) is disposed in the second interior (134). A splice holder (180,185) can be mounted removably at one or more of the splice regions (150,152).

Abstract: A multi-fiber optical connector system including a first and a second multi-fiber connector configured to mate with one another. The multi-fiber connectors include a connector body having a front end and a rear end, a multi-fiber ferrule having a face accessible at the front end of the connector body and a spring for biasing the multi-fiber ferrule in a forward direction relative to the connector body. The spring is configured so that the first and second ferrule rotate with one another or do not rotate when the ferrule is biased forward.

Abstract: A communications panel includes a chassis receiving one or more tray arrangements that each support one or more cassettes. Each cassette carries a plurality of ports at which connections are made between front and rear plug connectors. Each tray arrangement includes guides along which the cassettes slidably mount. The guides and cassettes are configured to enable cassettes of various size to mount to the same tray and releasably lock in one or more positions on the tray. Some types of guides have end tabs to help orient the cassettes. Other types of guides have flanges defining a channel for a rail of the cassette. Other types of guides have neither flanges nor end tabs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stripping machine which includes heated rollers and stripping tapes to remove coating from optical fibers with high precision.

Abstract: A cable pulling assembly includes a cable pulling arrangement over a cable assembly. The cable assembly includes a cable breakout with a multi-part housing positioned over a transition portion of a main cable and a plurality of subunits. The breakout includes circular or cylindrical portions and an inspection aperture. During assembly, at least a portion of the cable breakout is rotatable relative to the main cable and the plurality of subunits. The subunits may be spliced on, with a protective assembly with a conduit over multiple axially spaced encapsulated splice locations that splice multifiber ribbons, and at least one non-encapsulated region within the conduit between the encapsulated splice locations where the non-encapsulated region is more flexible than the encapsulated splice locations.

Abstract: A telecommunications closure including a closure body defining an interior. An organizer is located within the interior of the closure body. The organizer including a base, a cable seal, a cable management device, and a mounting interface; wherein the mounting interface includes a mating interface including a plurality of mating shapes which interface with one another. The mating shapes include at least one lower protrusion and a recess, wherein the recess is larger than the lower protrusion, and at least one mounting tab. The mating shapes can include V-shapes.