Abstract: A cable duct coupler for coupling a first cable duct section to a second cable duct section without the need for tools, the cable duct coupler comprising a channel portion, a first outer guide element and a second outer guide element, a barb mount extending from at least one of the channel portion and the outer guide elements, and a barb having a body and first and second arms extending from the body, the barb being mounted on the barb mount, wherein at least a portion of the first arm extends at an angle between the first portion of the channel portion and the barb body and at least a portion of the second arm extends at an angle between the second portion of the channel portion and the barb body.

Abstract: A crib including a pair of endwalls and a pair of sidewalls, at least one of the sidewalls being descendable to facilitate placing a child into and removing the child from the crib over the descendable sidewall. The descendable sidewall has opposed ends, one of which adjoins one of the pair of endwalls and the other of which adjoins the other of the pair of endwalls. The crib further includes a leg-disposed proximately toward the descendable sidewall adjoins the one of the pair of endwalls and a leg disposed proximately to where the descendable sidewall adjoins the other of the pair of endwalls. The legs support the crib above a generally flat surface and provide clearance between the crib and the generally flat surface, such that the descendable sidewall is descendable toward the flat surface relative to the endwalls. The crib further includes a crib side rail for slidably supporting the descendable sidewall of the crib thereon between the endwalls.

Abstract: The invention is a slack cable management system for use with a cable management system, having a plurality of spools secured along a frame to receive slack cable. The spools have an elongate substantially half-cylindrical shaft having a curved cable-contacting surface, and a terminal flange. A main spool having a substantially cylindrical shaft to provide bend radius control for cable passing over and under the main spool is also included.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector for terminating an optical fiber, the connector comprising a housing having opposed first and second ends, the housing receiving the optical fiber at the first end thereof, an elongated member retainable in the housing and extending generally from one of the opposed ends to the other of the opposed ends, the elongated member including a ferrule holding portion proximate the second end of the housing and a crimpable portion distinct from the ferrule holding portion, the crimpable portion being generally aligned with the ferrule holding portion and being closer to the first end of the housing than is the ferrule holding portion, a ferrule disposable within the ferrule holding portion of the elongated member, the ferrule including an aperture running therethrough and being generally aligned with the crimpable portion when the ferrule is disposed within the ferrule holding portion, the ferrule including a polished front face, at least one crimp supporting member disposable within the crimp

Abstract: A fiber optic wall mount cabinet includes a heavy gauge metal enclosure having a back wall, top and bottom walls, side walls, and covers. A patch panel wall disposed substantially parallel to a side wall and extending between the top and bottom wall separates the interior of the cabinet into an incoming chamber and exiting chamber. Both sides of the patch panel wall include a plurality of attachment sites to which a connector mounting plate or bend radius control clip may be releasably secured. The bend radius control clip may comprise a bend radius control arm adapted to prevent bending of fiber optic cables terminated on the patch panel wall. The cabinet further comprises a first cover hingedly connected to the side wall and a second cover hingedly connected to the back wall. In a closed position, both the first cover and second cover completely enclose the incoming chamber and exiting chamber, respectively.

Abstract: A reconfigurable modular bend radius control fixture system allows for customization of bend module sections to achieve a variety of configurations with only a minimal number of different parts. The system includes at least one main section having a curved surface with a predetermined radius that provides a first bend radius control surface and side walls, at least one straight side plate section removably mountable to the side walls of the main section, the side plate section having a side wall that extends beyond the curved surface when mounted, and at least one bend radius control side plate removably mountable to the side walls of the main section. The bend radius control side plate section forms a second bend radius control surface. These sections can be mounted in various configurations to form a bend radius control fixture that can be mounted to a mount member of a cable management system, such as a ladder rack.

Abstract: A two piece cable tie is provided having an improved metal locking device anchoring system. The cable tie includes a strap including a first end and a free end and a locking head secured to the first end of the strap that defines a strap accepting channel in the head having a strap entry end and a strap exit end. The locking head further includes a metal locking device receiving cavity adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end of the locking head and a mounting slot having an inner support wall, an outer support wall and a support slot communicating the mounting slot with the receiving cavity. A metal locking device is mounted through the metal locking device receiving cavity into the mounting slot. The metal locking device has a free end positioned within the strap accepting channel and a fixed end having at least one bent tang protruding outwardly from a surface of the metal locking device. The fixed end having the at least one bent tang is insertable through the support slot.

Abstract: The invention is an improved cable management system having an open frame, such as a telecommunications network rack, a plurality of enclosures for containing fiber optic equipment secured to the frame, at least one cable trough assembly defining a primary horizontal cable pathway, cable fanning guides secured to at least some of the enclosures, and a plurality of cable rings defining a primary vertical cable pathway to collect and route cable emerging from the fanning guides. Additionally, the invention may include a plurality of transverse cable troughs defining a plurality of secondary horizontal cable pathways, a second plurality of cable rings defining secondary vertical cable pathways to collect and route cable to the transverse cable troughs and a slack cable management system having a plurality of spools secured along the frame to receive slack cable.

Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.

Abstract: A low profile cable tie, preferably a two-piece cable tie, has a low profile locking head with a lateral strap accepting channel and a strap preferably molded with a right angle bend that is retained in this state during non-use. The cable tie has a clean exterior appearance, including a top surface free of openings and a smooth lateral opening. With this cable tie, a strap accepting channel is provided in the locking head that is substantially parallel to a strap attachment axis. The strap accepting channel divides the locking head into a first part, which is secured to the strap, and a second part which contains a locking device. By providing the locking device on the second part, the first part can be made thinner, allowing the strap accepting channel to be closer to the cable bundle being tied.

Abstract: A fitting for routing cables between first and second ducts in a raceway system, the first duct having a first cross-sectional dimension and the second duct having a second and different cross-sectional dimension from the first cross-sectional dimension, the fitting including a first end for attaching to the first duct, a second end for attaching to the second duct, and an insertable reducer disposable generally between the first and second ends of the fitting, the reducer for adapting the fitting to transition between the first and second cross-sectional dimensions, the reducer including a barb for bitingly engaging at least one of the ducts and retaining the at least one duct to said fitting.

Abstract: A management rack for facilitating the routing and organization of a plurality of elongated members. The rack includes a frame, a spanning element having distinct edges thereof attached to the frame at distinct portions thereof, an organizational element disposed on the spanning element for routing and organizing at least some of the plurality of elongated members, a first hinge support disposed in a first location on the frame, a second hinge support disposed in a second location on the frame, and a door having a first hinge for engaging the first hinge support and having a second hinge for engaging the second hinge support whereby the door is rotatable on the hinges between a closed position where the portion of the frame between the first and second hinge supports is substantially covered by the door and thereby generally inaccessible and an open position where the portion of the frame between the first and second hinge supports is substantially uncovered by the door and thereby generally accessible.

Abstract: A cable tie for bundling together a plurality of elongated objects, the cable tie including an elongated flexible strap having opposing ends, a locking head defining a pair of strap passageways, each of the passageways having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a pair of locking devices, each of the pair being mounted to the locking head and at least partially within one of the passageways, the locking devices being configured and oriented relative to the respective passageways so as to permit the ends of the strap to be inserted into the inlet ends of the passageways, and threaded through the passageways, such that the ends emerge from the outlet ends of the passageways, the locking devices being unidirectional so as to prevent the strap ends from being pulled back through the respective passageways in a direction moving from the outlet ends back toward the inlet ends.

Abstract: A two piece cable tie is provided having an improved metal locking device anchoring system. The cable tie includes a strap including a first end and a free end and a locking head secured to the first end of the strap that defines a strap accepting channel in the head having a strap entry end and a strap exit end. The locking head further includes a metal locking device receiving cavity adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end of the locking head and a mounting slot having an inner support wall, an outer support wall and a support slot communicating the mounting slot with the receiving cavity. A metal locking device is mounted through the metal locking device receiving cavity into the mounting slot. The metal locking device has a free end positioned within the strap accepting channel and a fixed end having at least one bent tang protruding outwardly from a surface of the metal locking device. The fixed end having the at least one bent tang is insertable through the support slot.

Abstract: A cable duct coupler for coupling a first cable duct section to a second cable duct section without the need for tools, the cable duct coupler comprising a channel portion, a first outer guide element and a second outer guide element, a barb mount extending from at least one of the channel portion and the outer guide elements, and a barb having a body and first and second arms extending from the body, the barb being mounted on the barb mount, wherein at least a portion of the first arm extends at an angle between the first portion of the channel portion and the barb body and at least a portion of the second arm extends at an angle between the second portion of the channel portion and the barb body.

Abstract: The present invention is a fiber optic connection system including a fiber optic plug adapted to mate and lock with a fiber optic connector. The plug includes a housing and mated insert that cooperate to position and secure the plug pre-assemblies with respect to the plug and to structurally affix the cable strengthener to the plug.

Abstract: The invention is a vertical cable management system having a plurality of fanning guides and a plurality of cable management rings mounted to a frame. Additionally, the invention may include enclosures, fanning guide arrays, and cable management rings having a plurality of defined channels.