Abstract: A fiber optic terminal assembly comprises a mounting plate configured to be mounted to a surface, a pivot bracket comprising a handle, and a spool rotatably mounted to the pivot bracket and configured to store a multi-fiber optic cable. The spool comprises an adapter for securing a connection between a fiber of the multi-fiber optic cable and a fiber of an output fiber cable. The spool and the pivot bracket are configured to be selectively coupled to the mounting plate. A method of using the fiber optic terminal assembly comprises paying out a multi-fiber optic cable stored on the spool by rotating the spool relative to the pivot bracket. The method also comprises selectively coupling the spool and the pivot bracket to a mounting plate after paying out the multi-fiber optic cable. Selectively coupling the spool and the pivot bracket substantially prevents rotation of the spool.

Abstract: A fiber optic collector and terminal assembly (CTA) can include a multi-fiber optic cable having a tail portion and first and second multi-fiber branches optically coupled to the tail portion. The first and second multi-fiber optic branches each have fewer fibers than the tail portion. The CTA also includes a plurality of single-fiber optic jumpers optically coupled to the first multi-fiber optic branch. Additionally, the CTA includes an adapter for securing a connection between a fiber of one of the plurality of single-fiber optic jumpers and a fiber of a single-fiber optic drop.

Abstract: An enclosure-less fiber optic terminal can include a base plate, a spool, an adapter, and an adapter plate. The spool can be rotatably mounted to the base plate. The spool can house an input fiber cable. The adapter can secure a connection between a fiber of the input fiber cable and a fiber of an output fiber cable. The adapter plate has a cable guide defining a channel for routing the output fiber cable from the adapter.

Abstract: An adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, an adapter pack, and a retaining base. The retaining base allows the adapter pack to slide in a direction substantially parallel to a surface of the retaining base and prevents the adapter pack from moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface. In another embodiment, an adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, an adapter pack, and an adapter plate. The adapter pack rotates about an axis substantially perpendicular to a surface of the adapter plate. In another embodiment, an adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, an adapter pack, and an adapter plate having a curved adapter post. The adapter pack slidably engages the adapter post. In another embodiment, an adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, and an adapter plate having a pair of adapter posts. The adapter posts directly receive the adapter.

Abstract: An adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, an adapter pack, and a retaining base. The retaining base allows the adapter pack to slide in a direction substantially parallel to a surface of the retaining base and prevents the adapter pack from moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface. In another embodiment, an adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, an adapter pack, and an adapter plate. The adapter pack rotates about an axis substantially perpendicular to a surface of the adapter plate. In another embodiment, an adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, an adapter pack, and an adapter plate having a curved adapter post. The adapter pack slidably engages the adapter post. In another embodiment, an adapter retaining system comprises an adapter, and an adapter plate having a pair of adapter posts. The adapter posts directly receive the adapter.

Abstract: A fiber optic collector and terminal assembly (CTA) can include a multi-fiber optic cable having a tail portion and first and second multi-fiber branches optically coupled to the tail portion. The first and second multi-fiber optic branches each have fewer fibers than the tail portion. The CTA also includes a plurality of single-fiber optic jumpers optically coupled to the first multi-fiber optic branch. Additionally, the CTA includes an adapter for securing a connection between a fiber of one of the plurality of single-fiber optic jumpers and a fiber of a single-fiber optic drop.

Abstract: A fiber distribution terminal (FDT) includes a base plate, a spool, and an adapter for securing a connection between a fiber of an input fiber cable and a fiber of an output fiber cable, and an adapter plate. The spool is rotatably mounted to the base plate. The spool houses the input fiber cable. The adapter plate has a cable guide defining a channel for routing the output fiber cable from the adapter. The FDT can be mounted within a pre-installed enclosure or directly to a wall.