Abstract: A modular raceway outlet station for use with a trunking duct which has a divider wall and a top access opening, includes an offset power box having a projection extending lateral from a top wall of the box having a top portion and an abutment portion which depends from the furthest extent of the top portion and is adapted to be substantially aligned with an edge of the top access opening, wherein the abutment portion does not project into the top access opening; and an opening formed in the abutment portion of the projection which communicates with an aperture formed in a side wall of the box adjacent the duct.

Abstract: 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 apparatus for accurately positioning a leading edge of a label or detecting a notch in label stock, having, a photosensor with a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and an emitter circuit which uses an oscillating wave form coupled to the light emitting element to control the varying amount of light emitted from the light emitting element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a call processor for use with a telephone switching system which allows an incoming caller to complete the call to an internal destination without operator assistance and without receiving a generated voice message. If the caller does not complete the call within a predetermined time, the call is transferred to either a switchboard attendant or a predetermined extension without receiving a generated voice message and without having to wait for the time required to listen to such a voice message.

Abstract: A communication connector having a plurality of contact pairs for conductive connection to respective communication signal wire pairs is provided with a capacitor label that capacitively couples a first contact of one contact pair to a second contact of a second contact pair to reduce near end cross talk between adjacent contacts. A common conductive lamina disposed closely adjacent to and spaced from more than one of the contacts further improves near end cross talk performance of the communication connector.

Abstract: A locator for use with a crimping tool including a first slot for seating and aligning slot blade terminal type connectors and a second slot for seating and aligning female disconnect type connectors whereby the locator is rotatable between these two positions and a third open position.

Abstract: A modular plug connector that achieves category 5 cross talk performance is constructed with substantially parallel conductor positioning channels situated in a pair of spaced apart planar arrays to position individual conductors for termination by a plurality of flat insulation displacement contacts. A plurality of conductor guide ramps are formed such that upon insertion of the individual conductors, alternating conductors will be guided into their respective spaced apart array.

Abstract: In general, a wire retainer according to the present invention includes an exterior retaining wall having a first dimension adapted to be inserted through the aperture between the resilient fingers of the wiring duct, an interior retaining wall, a projection which extends normal to the interior retaining wall, and a duct engaging portion, disposed between a portion of the interior and exterior retaining walls, for securing the wire retainer at any selected vertical height between adjacent resilient fingers, having a first dimension substantially similar to the exterior retaining wall first dimension, and a second dimension larger than the duct engaging first dimension, whereby the second dimension interferingly engages adjacent resilient fingers after insertion and one-quarter turn rotation of the wire retainer.

Abstract: A multi-purpose lockout device having a shackle for securing to a hasp to prevent unauthorized use of a machine or the like and also includes a pair of cable receiving openings for securely engaging ends of a cable that has been passed through a device such as a valve to prevent its use.

Abstract: A base channel connector clip having a planar resilient body portion with a frangible support leg extending transverse to the body portion that can be easily removed to connect a plurality of duct sizes having different width interior clip positioning channels.