Abstract: A bracket element for a prefabricated distribution device enclosure includes a body having a front surface, a rear surface and at least one side surface connecting the front surface to the rear surface. The bracket element includes a module opening extending through a portion of the front surface for at least partially receiving a communications module therein. The bracket element also includes an enclosure connection orifice arrangement of a plurality of enclosure connection orifices located on one of the side surface and/or the rear surface. An attachment mechanism is in operable communication with one or more of the enclosure connection orifices for securing the bracket element to a surface of the distribution device enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to electrical connectors, and in particular to a connector that replaces industry standard “punch down block” wiring devices to eliminate the need for rewiring when changing or re-routing multiple phone lines at a given location. The present invention provides for the connection of edge card connectors to punch down blocks or other wire terminating devices that are permanently connected to incoming and outgoing phone lines in a unique way by the use of jumpers that eliminate the need for rewiring when changing or re-routing multiple phone lines at a given location. A key advantage is that the invention makes the re-routing operation foolproof in that access to the permanently connected wiring is no longer necessary thereby eliminating the possibility of negatively affecting the integrity of the phone network by attempting to customize the wiring connections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrical connectors, and in particular to an electrical connector providing a means for establishing an automatic grounded termination point for the connector upon disconnection of the connector from an external signal source or receiving device. In the absence of an external electrical connection, the connector will be configured to establishing an automatic grounded termination point to eliminate the effects of stray capacitances, spurious extraneous signals and signal reflections on the circuitry connected to conductor. When coupled to an external connector, the connector ground connection will be broken to permit establishing a signal path for external circuitry. Also, a capacitive material can optionally be placed in series with the grounding resistive element assembly to block direct current to the resistive element in its grounded state that would otherwise overheat and damage the electrical resistor material.