Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing a fiber optic assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic assembly storage apparatus that includes a storage tray is disclosed. The storage tray has a first side and a second side where the first side defines a plurality of storage channels. The first side defines an optical component storage channel, a plurality of optical component storage cells, an optical component fiber storage channel, and a coupling fiber storage channel. The optical component fiber storage channel is disposed at a first end of the optical component storage channel and the coupling fiber storage channel interconnects the optical component storage channel and the plurality of optical component storage cells. A tray cover may also be provided that is positioned on the first side of the storage tray.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for coupling a fiber optic connector is disclosed. In one embodiment for a fiber optic connector wrench in accordance with the present invention, the fiber optic connector wrench includes an engagement portion and a handle member having a first portion with a first longitudinal axis and a second portion with a second longitudinal axis. The engagement portion is rigidly connected to the first portion. A collapsible joint joins the first portion to the second portion where the first longitudinal axis is aligned with the second longitudinal axis when a torque less than a predetermined value is applied to the collapsible joint and where the first longitudinal axis is offset from the second longitudinal axis when a torque greater than or equal to the predetermined value is applied to the collapsible joint.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are introduced for preventing a first optical fiber and a second optical fiber wound on the same spool from interfering from one another. The apparatus comprises an annulus having an inner edge, an outer edge, and an annular width consisting of the distance, measured radially, between the inner and outer edges. The inner edge of the annulus is sized to fit snugly in a coaxial fashion around the spool, and the annular width should be at least large enough to separate the first and second optical coil.

Abstract: A system and method are introduced to provide a flexible splint for an optical-fiber splice. After splicing the fiber, it is placed within a flexible inner layer. Over the flexible inner layer is placed a flexible outer layer, thereby creating an inner- and outer-layer splint.