Abstract: A cable tie application tool having a severance blade positioned between a blade guard and a boss, and a biasing mechanism extending from a bore in the boss, wherein the biasing mechanism forces the severance blade to remain in planar contact with the blade guard during vertical movement thereof, and wherein a cable tie strap may subsequently be severed flush with a cable tie head resulting in a snug-free installation.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector system for mating a fiber optic plug to a fiber optic jack that utilizes a springboard latch on the jack having a cam surface which mates with a recessed cam surface on the fiber optic plug to inwardly bias the plug into the jack.

Abstract: Device for enclosing an end of a wiring duct raceway including an end panel, a covering section and an anti-rotation mechanism. The end panel is adapted to cover the end of the raceway. However, the covering section extends from a portion of the edge of the end panel and has a cross-section slightly larger than the cross-section of the raceway. In order to prevent disengagement from the raceway, the anti-rotation mechanism uses a latching mechanism, while depending from the covering section.

Abstract: A cable mount for securing a bundle of wires against a mounting surface including a spaced apart pair of legs having retention barbs, and a corresponding harness fixture, which allows for easy application of a single, centered cable tie by an automatic cable tie application tool.

Abstract: A wire preparation tool comprising a planar base member with two adjacent projections extending upwardly at one end of the base, a wire path defined between the projections and a plurality of wire grooves disposed below the wire path.

Abstract: Connector mounting receptacles include either a mounting base or a wall plate having a spaced apart tooth and resilient latch disposed to engage mounting slots in a modular connector to releasably mount the connector to the receptacle. The connector includes corner mounting slots disposed to engage lateral stops formed in the wall plate. Steel wall plate receptacles are integrally formed of conductive metal with the connector latching features being configured to concurrently releasably latch and conductively ground a shielded connector mounted in the receptacle.

Abstract: A one-piece mount formed from metal that provides for securing a bundle of wires by a metal cable tie to a mounting surface having a pair of spaced apart retaining legs that are inserted into and secured in a hole in a mounting surface and including a strap accepting channel for engaging an independent cable tie strap at an opposite end.

Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.

Abstract: A wire raceway fitting enclosure assembly including a base which has at least one side projection, and a cover which has at least one side rib depending from the top wall to retain a portion of the side projection in an interference fitting manner.

Abstract: Connector mounting receptacles include either a mounting base or a wall plate having a spaced apart tooth and resilient latch disposed to engage mounting slots in a modular connector to releasably mount the connector to the receptacle. The connector includes corner mounting slots disposed to engage lateral stops formed in the wall plate. Steel wall plate receptacles are integrally formed of conductive metal with the connector latching features being configured to concurrently releasably latch and conductively ground a shielded connector mounted in the receptacle.

Abstract: A circuit breaker lockout device for securing a toggle switch of a circuit breaker includes a pivotable thumb screw for selectively engaging a set screw for securing the lockout device to the toggle switch and including a shackle to prevent inadvertent removal of the lockout device.

Abstract: A shield assembly for use with a modular electrical connector is provided by a shield housing forming front, bottom and opposing side walls with an open rear end and having a grounding clip disposed on the distal end of a hingedly connected top wall of the shield assembly for engaging the foil shield sheath of the cable and securing the shield in an enclosed position around the connector. The shield housing also includes a downwardly angled rear top wall portion for providing access to release means after the connector has been mounted to a faceplate panel.

Abstract: A modular plug connector that achieves category five cross talk performance is constructed with an array of substantially planar conductor positioning channels that position individual conductors for termination by a plurality of flat insulation displacement contacts. A plurality of conductor termination slots are formed parallel to and communicating with every other one of the conductor positioning channels such that insertion of insulation displacement contacts during termination of the contacts to the conductors forces every other conductor into a respective slot offsetting or staggering adjacent conductors. The modular plug is provided with a latch arm that includes a free end that extends downwardly toward a top wall of the connector to terminate in close proximity to the surface of the connector or extends into a depression in the surface of the connector to prevent snagging or tangling of the latch arm with other connectors or surfaces.

Abstract: An automatic cable tie installation tool that conveys the cable tie by pressurized air includes a pressure differential sensing mechanism constructed so as to identify blockages in the transfer tube to prevent subsequent propulsion of the next cable tie into the tube.