Cable spool

1 . A telescoping cable spool structurally configured for attaching to a networking equipment and to support a plurality of fiber optic cables comprising:

an attachment portion;

a spool portion;

wherein the attachment portion is cylindrical;

wherein a fixed end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be secured to a surface;

wherein the attachment portion comprises a free end opposite the fixed end;

wherein the attachment portion is arranged along an axis;

wherein the spool portion includes a pair of retaining portions interconnected by a support portion;

wherein the support portion is cylindrical;

wherein one of the retaining portions is positioned at each end of the support portion;

wherein the support portion defines a hollow;

wherein the hollow is dimensioned to fit over the attachment portion in a telescoping arrangement;

wherein the spool portion is configured to be moved relative to the attachment portion along the axis between a first retracted position and a second extended position;

wherein in the first retracted position the spool is positioned adjacent the surface;

wherein in the second extended position the spool portion is positioned away from the surface; and

wherein in the second extended position the free end is positioned within the hollow so as to enhance management of fiber optic-cables in high-density applications.

2 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 1 , further comprising a securing portion configured for securing the spool portion in one of the first retracted position and the second extended position.

3 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 2 , wherein the securing portion comprises an actuator, and wherein triggering the actuator releases the spool portion.

4 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 3 , wherein when the spool portion is in the first retracted position, triggering the actuator releases the spool portion for movement to the second extended position.

5 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 3 , wherein when the spool portion is in the second extended position, triggering the actuator releases the spool portion for movement to the first retracted position.

6 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 3 , wherein the actuator comprises a pushbutton at an outer end of the spool portion and wherein triggering the actuator comprises pressing the pushbutton.

7 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 6 , wherein the pushbutton is configured for movement along the axis and positioned at least partially within the hollow and wherein when pressed the pushbutton moves axially into the hollow.

8 . The telescoping cable spool of claim 7 , wherein the pushbutton is biased away from the hollow by a spring.

9 . A cable spool structurally configured for attaching to a surface and to support a plurality of fiber optic cables comprising:

an attachment portion;

a spool portion;

wherein a fixed end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be secured to the surface;

wherein the attachment portion comprises a free end opposite the fixed end;

wherein the spool portion includes a pair of retaining portions interconnected by a support portion;

wherein one of the retaining portions is positioned at each end of the support portion;

wherein the spool portion is configured to be slid relative to the attachment portion between a first retracted position and a second extended position;

wherein in the first retracted position the spool portion is positioned adjacent the surface; and

wherein in the second extended position the spool portion is positioned away from the surface so as to enhance management of fiber optic-cables in high-density applications.

10 . The cable spool of claim 9 , wherein the spool portion is cylindrical.

11 . The cable spool of claim 9 , wherein the spool portion defines a hollow dimensioned to receive the attachment portion.

12 . The cable spool of claim 10 , wherein the attachment portion is cylindrical and the hollow dimensioned to receive the attachment portion in a telescoping arrangement.

13 . The cable spool of claim 10 , wherein in the second extended position the free end is positioned within the hollow.

14 . A cable spool structurally configured for attaching to a surface and to support a plurality of fiber optic cables comprising:

an attachment portion;

a spool portion;

wherein an inner end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be fixed to the surface;

wherein an outer end of the attachment portion is structurally configured to be free standing; and

wherein the spool portion is moveable relative to the attachment portion between a first position and a second position so as to enhance management of fiber optic-cables in high-density applications.

15 . The cable spool of claim 14 , wherein the spool portion includes a pair of retaining portions interconnected by a support portion.

16 . The cable spool of claim 15 , wherein the support portion is cylindrical.

17 . The cable spool of claim 14 , wherein in the first position the spool portion is positioned adjacent the surface and in the second position the spool portion is positioned way from the surface.

18 . The cable spool of claim 14 , wherein the spool portion defines a hollow dimensioned to receive the attachment portion.

19 . The cable spool of claim 18 , wherein the attachment portion is cylindrical and the hollow dimensioned to receive the attachment portion in a telescoping arrangement.

20 . The cable spool of claim 19 , wherein in the second extended position the free end is positioned within the hollow.