Abstract: Disclosed herein are implant containers and methods for using same. The implant containers disclosed herein can utilize a single sterile barrier to contain the implant, thereby minimizing a size of the container to facilitate efficient storage and handling of implants while within a container. Further, the implant containers and methods disclosed herein can facilitate ready identification of an implant type and/or size contained within, ease of manufacture of the container, ease of assembly during manufacture, ease of use in removing the implant from the container, etc.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the need for a stress relieving device and protective jacket for exposed fiber within a field-installed optical network enclosure, such as a network interface device. The present invention incorporates a furcation tube coupled with a furcation body. The coupling may be accomplished by a direct connection or with use of an external or internal transition body. The present invention enables a field-installer to transition an optical fiber cable from the field into a furcation tube thereby providing a means for attaching an optical connector, such as a mechanical splice connector, onto the optical fiber and furcation tube.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for verifying an acceptable splice termination include propagating light energy into the stub optical fiber of a fiber optic connector, detecting and collecting the amount of optical power emanating from the stub optical fiber at a termination area of the connector, converting the optical power to an electrical signal proportional to the amount of collected optical power, and displaying the electrical signal on a feedback monitor, such as an optical power meter, an LCD bar graph, or an LED. An initial (i.e., reference) value is obtained with the field optical fiber not in physical contact with the stub optical fiber. A final (i.e., terminated) value is obtained with the field optical fiber in physical contact with the stub optical fiber and terminated to the connector. The final value is compared to the initial value to determine whether the change (i.e., difference) is sufficient. Alternatively, the final value is compared to a predetermined limit or threshold.

Abstract: A field installable optical fiber connector includes a connector housing, a ferrule, a ferrule holder, a splice holder, splice components and a cam member. The splice holder is disposed within the connector housing and defines a first cavity adjacent the forward end and a second cavity adjacent the rearward end. The ferrule holder is fixedly disposed within the first cavity and defines a recess adjacent the forward end. The ferrule is fixedly disposed within the recess and defines a longitudinal bore for receiving an optical fiber stub. The splice components are disposed within the second cavity and configured to receive and secure the optical fiber stub to a field fiber when the cam member disposed about the splice holder is actuated. The splice holder is made of a plastic material and the ferrule holder is made of a metal material to simultaneously satisfy cost, capacity, geometry, strength and machining requirements.

Abstract: A method and a door arrangement for a switchgear enclosure, with the enclosure having a top and bottom panel, a back panel and two opposing side panels. The enclosure includes an interior framework supporting a draw-out circuit breaker. The door arrangement comprises a front extension coupled to the enclosure. An exterior door is pivotably mounted in an offset position to the front extension and configured to move from one of a closed position and an open position on one side of the enclosure. The breaker door is pivotably mounted to the interior framework and configured to move from one of a closed position and an open position on another side of the enclosure and move clear of the offset exterior door.

Abstract: A method and a door arrangement for a switchgear enclosure, with the enclosure having a top and bottom panel, a back panel and two opposing side panels. The enclosure includes an interior framework supporting a draw-out circuit breaker. The door arrangement comprises a front extension coupled to the enclosure. An exterior door is pivotably mounted in an offset position to the front extension and configured to move from one of a closed position and an open position on one side of the enclosure. The breaker door is pivotably mounted to the interior framework and configured to move from one of a closed position and an open position on another side of the enclosure and move clear of the offset exterior door.