Abstract: A cable manager including a channel and a plurality of channel retainers mounted to the channel. Slots are provided on the channel for mounting the channel retainers thereby allowing the user to dictate the position of the channel retainers. The channel retainers may be completely removed from the channel or may be pivoted to the left or the right to provide access to the cables within the channel. Cable management devices may be mounted within the channel to separate different types of cable.

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 includes an adapter plate bracket which receives a plurality of adapter plates. The adapter plate bracket holds up to 12 adapter plates, each of which holds a variety of adapters. In fiber optic cable applications, each adapter plate can hold 6 duplex adapters, or 12 fibers, providing a density of 144 fibers.

Abstract: A rotatable grommet for opening or closing access to a panel opening. The rotatable grommet is a C-shaped grommet having a grommet opening approximately the same size as the access area of a panel opening. The rotatable grommet includes a post that engages an arched slot formed in the panel. The ends of the arched slot define the open and closed positions for the rotatable grommet. The rotatable grommet includes a handle having handle protrusions that ease rotation of the rotatable grommet. At least one latch establishes friction between the rotatable grommet and the panel opening so that the rotatable grommet will not be inadvertently opened or closed.

Abstract: A wire manager that is removably mountable to stand-off legs having at least one male latch. The wire manager includes a plurality of exterior retaining members and retaining members. Each exterior retaining member has a female latch for engaging the male latch located on the stand-off legs. The wire manager includes notches formed on each female latch and each exterior retaining member which receive nubs formed on the stand-off legs. Base plates of the wire manager include cross-shaped recesses for receiving cross-shaped projections formed on the stand-off legs. The notches and nubs along with the cross-shaped recesses and cross-shaped projections aid in aligning the wire manager and the stand-off legs.

Abstract: A surface mount multimedia connector housing is disclosed. The housing is both a functional and aesthetically pleasing arrangement which is beneficial for visible placement. The housing is configured in alternate embodiments of two or six ports wherein anywhere from one through six ports may be operable. More specifically, one or two ports may be operable in the two port housing and one through six ports may operate in the six port housing, as desired. Identification of each port is provided for both, by the inclusion of colored tabs with Icons and by write-on labels oriented on the cover of the housing. The unit provides storage for excess cable, and segmented knockouts for cable/raceway entry.

Abstract: A cable management enclosure for providing neat, organized installation of cable (such as fiber optic or copper) and providing easy access to the cable for maintenance. The cable management enclosure provides an area for managing cabling at the work area (an area located close in proximity to the station equipment, which includes telephones, data terminals, and computers) by providing a connection point for 2, 4, or 6 fiber connectors utilizing slide-in adapter panels. There are also provisions for copper connections with the integration of a single-gang faceplate which can be mounted directly to the cable management enclosure cover to accommodate up to 6 modular jacks. The base of the cable management enclosure provides incoming fiber cable strain relief plus storage and management of up to 1 meter of slack for as many as 6 fibers. A cover snaps onto the base to provide dust-proofing and protection for the fibers. A concealed cover-to-base screw accommodation is included for added security if desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unitary, compact telecommunications interface adapter system. The adapter system comprises a bifurcated housing structure enclosing a modular connector and associated category 5 compliant elements. The housing structure has a plug end constructed and arranged for connection to a 110-type telecommunications interface. The associated elements of the adapter are an internal printed circuit board interface between the modular connector and a plurality of longitudinally spring loaded contacts which extend beyond the front perimeter edge of the printed circuit board through channels so that they are exposed for contact outside the housing structure at the plug end. The telecommunications interface adapter system additionally comprises a support structure which has top and bottom spacially parallel extension members integrally formed with the housing structure at the plug end and disposed respectively above and below the longitudinally spring loaded contacts.