Abstract: A connector including a plug, and outlet and a connecting block each of which provides enhanced performance by reducing crosstalk. The plug includes contacts having a reduced amount of adjacent area between neighboring contacts and a load bar that staggers the wires to be terminated to the contacts. An outlet which mates with the plug includes contacts positioned in a contact carrier so that adjacent area between neighboring contacts is reduced. A connecting block includes pairs of contacts wherein the distance between contacts in a pair is smaller than the distance between sets of pairs. The connecting block also includes an improved tip that reduces untwisting of wire coupled to the connecting block.

Abstract: A telecommunications rack cable support bracket is provided which comprises a pair of parallel support members and a plurality of cross members extending therebetween. The arrangement of the support members and the cross members defines two openings through which cable may be routed. Each support member includes tabs for securely positioning the telecommunications rack cable support bracket onto a telecommunications rack by interfacing with the horizontal Z-brackets of the telecommunications rack, thus eliminating the need for the use of special mechanical fasteners. Each cross member includes a pair of downwardly extending tabs which serve to locate the telecommunications rack cable support bracket between two U-shaped brackets of the telecommunications rack. These tabs also provide stress concentration relief for cable bundles routed from U-channels across the telecommunications rack cable support bracket.

Abstract: A connector including a plug, and outlet and a connecting block each of which provides enhanced performance by reducing crosstalk. The plug includes contacts having a reduced amount of adjacent area between neighboring contacts and a load bar that staggers the wires to be terminated to the contacts. An outlet which mates with the plug includes contacts positioned in a contact carrier so that adjacent area between neighboring contacts is reduced. A connecting block includes pairs of contacts wherein the distance between contacts in a pair is smaller than the distance between sets of pairs. The connecting block also includes an improved tip that reduces untwisting of wire coupled to the connecting block.

Abstract: A current and transient voltage protector. The protector module for a wiring block having at least one wiring strip includes an insulative housing having opposed ends, at least four electrically conductive contacts defining a first contact, a second contact, a third contact, and a fourth contact partially disposed in the housing. The first contact and second contact extend through one of the ends and the third contact and fourth contact extend through the other end. The first contact and the third contact are aligned and the second contact and the fourth contact are aligned and adjacent to the first contact and the third contact. A first fuse is disposed in the housing and is electrically connected between the first contact and the third contact while a second fuse, also disposed in the housing, is electrically connected between the second contact and the fourth contact.

Abstract: A connector including a plug, and outlet and a connecting block each of which provides enhanced performance by reducing crosstalk. The plug includes contacts having a reduced amount of adjacent area between neighboring contacts and a load bar that staggers the wires to be terminated to the contacts. An outlet which mates with the plug includes contacts positioned in a contact carrier so that adjacent area between neighboring contacts is reduced. A connecting block includes pairs of contacts wherein the distance between contacts in a pair is smaller than the distance between sets of pairs. The connecting block also includes an improved tip that reduces untwisting of wire coupled to the connecting block.

Abstract: A shielded patch panel including a shield coupler that electrically connects a shield layer from an incoming cable to the shielded housing of a modular outlet. The shield layer of a shielded incoming cable is connected to the shield coupler through a spade that facilitates installation of the incoming cable. The shield coupler includes a plurality of arms that electrically connect the shield layer of the incoming cable to a shielded housing of the modular outlet. The shield coupler enhances the transfer impedance of the screened patch panels and results in compliance with the transfer impedance requirements.

Abstract: A consolidation point enclosure employing a two piece design in which a cover subassembly is removably mounted to a mounting plate. The cover subassembly includes notches that allow cable to enter the consolidation point enclosure. When the cover subassembly is removed, cables can be routed to the consolidation point enclosure without pulling the cables through restrictive openings. The cover subassembly is then mounted to the mounting plate with the notches straddling the cables. The invention also includes a patch panel mounting assembly that is hingedly mounted to the mounting plate. A pair of spring loaded pins secure the patch panel mounting assembly in an open position which facilitates access to the devices mounted in the patch panel mounting assembly. In alternative embodiments, the mounting plate includes additional support plates for mounting 110 type or 66 type cabling products.

Abstract: A modular furniture panel including a bracket including a plurality of telecommunications connectors. The bracket is positioned within the modular furniture panel and provides an interconnection point for routing telecommunication cable from a telecommunications closet to the work area. The bracket may be fitted with a variety of telecommunication connectors to accommodate different cable types (copper, optical fiber, co-axial, etc.). Panel covers conceal the bracket and cable located in the interior of the panel. Areas on either side of the bracket are used for cable management including storage, routing and/or splicing of cables.

Abstract: An outlet door assembly that is retainable in both an open and a closed position is presented. In accordance with the present invention, the door comprises a pair of mounting arms having inwardly extending protrusions which are received in notches for retaining the door in the closed and open position. In one embodiment the connector housing has an outwardly extending protrusion within each of a pair of notches to define the positions for retaining the protrusions on the door arms. In another embodiment a door holder is employed which has pairs of notches, with one pair of notches receiving the protrusions of the door arms therein for retaining the door in a closed position and another pair of notches receiving the protrusions of the door arms therein for retaining the door in an open position. In both embodiments the door includes a channel for receiving an identification icon therein.

Abstract: A switching jack for use with a circuit board. The switching jack includes a housing having a single opening for receiving a standard plug. Within the housing is a contact carrier which holds a plurality of resilient conductive pins. The resilient conductive pins extend angularly through an open area in the housing and extend out from the rear surface of the jack. When the jack is mounted to a circuit board the resilient conductive pins contact grooved contacts formed in the circuit board. The electrical connections between the resilient conductive pins and the grooved contacts is interrupted when a plug is placed in the jack.

Abstract: The multimedia outlet of the present invention exhibits a combination of form and function. The outlet provides six openings for various telecommunicating connectors that provide for up to 12 ports of mixed media or up to 24 fiber optic ports. Also, provided is a cable management arrangement complying with industry standards specifications. The form of the outlet, having inwardly angled sides allows for "true" gravity feed connections, which are desirable. The outlet also includes multiple cable access/raceway knockout ports and a concealed labeling system.

Abstract: A rack mountable cable distribution enclosure. The cable distribution enclosure includes a tray that slides forwards and backwards out of the cable distribution enclosure. The tray incudes an adapter plate bracket which receives a plurality of adapter plates. The adapter plates are mounted in a horizontal orientation, parallel to the sliding tray. This reduces the height of the cable distribution enclosure for installations where less space is available. The adapter plate bracket is angled relative to the sliding tray to prevent bending of the cable.

Abstract: An enclosed channel for routing of telecommunications or power cables. A double hinged raceway is provided that includes an extruded base and cover in which the cover is hingedly and removably connected to both sides of the base to allow easy access to the cables. The extruded base and cover snap together to provide an enclosed channel or cable pathway for routing of telecommunications or power cables. The symmetrical shape of the extruded base and cover allow the cover to be hinged open from either side of the base while providing a stopping point for the hinged cover in the formation of a trough for retaining cables prior to snapping the cover in the closed position.

Abstract: Adapters for coupling optical fiber. A first adapter includes ports for receiving optical fiber fitted with a first interface connector. The adapter includes first interface ports mounted to a block. The block has an outer dimension corresponding to a panel cut-out for a second interface adapter. Mounting clips may be preformed in the block. A second adapter includes a duplex retention latch including a first retention latch for receiving and gripping a first optical fiber connector and a second retention latch for receiving and gripping a second optical fiber connector. The first and second retention latches are joined by a connecting member integral with the first retention latch and the second retention latch. A third embodiment includes mounting clips that extend through openings formed in the adapter body.

Abstract: An outside corner fitting including an arcuate channel having a radius of curvature greater than a predetermined minimum bend radius for the cable to be installed in the duct system. A first embodiment of the invention fits within straight ducts and allows the straight ducts to be placed flush with the outside corner of the wall. A second embodiment features an outside corner fitting that abuts against the straight ducts and is mounted directly to the wall. Both embodiments include a cover having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge being shorter than the second edge. The shorter first edge minimizes the gap between the cover and the wall if the wall is not exactly 90 degrees.