A breakout assembly includes a distribution cable, a tether cable, and at least one optical fiber. The distribution cable includes a breakout location having a length. The tether cable is secured to the distribution cable. The optical fiber extends along the length of the breakout location from the distribution...http://www.google.de/patents/US7424189?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7424189 - Mid-span breakout with potted closure