Abstract: A sealable container having a container body, a cover forming a right angle movably connected to the container body, at least one alignment piece and corresponding alignment bracket, and at least one tension lock connected to the container body. When the container is closed, a conical alignment pin on the alignment bracket engages the conical hole and the tension lock engages the cover in a single action to provide alignment and sealing force to compress and seal enclosures between the cover and the container body simultaneously in two perpendicular planes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lifting and positioning system for use by a single person in installing onto or removing from an elevated position a microcell module, all without the aid of major powered machinery. In addition to the use of a portable hoist, a bracket for permanently mounting the microcell module to a desired surface at the installation site, and a lifting bracket that detachably mounts to the module, the lifting and positioning system of the present invention uses structural features of the microcell module itself to simplify installation and removal. In this latter manner, only a relatively small number of parts need to be carried to the installation site, and can be done so safely and without undue bodily strain.

Abstract: A base station for a cellular telephone system provided with a solar shield formed of conductive material. The solar shield also functions as a ground plane for an antenna mounted to its outer surface.

Abstract: An enclosure according to this invention comprises a thermally conductive wall mountable to a heat source. The enclosure is mounted such that heat transfers from the heat source to the thermally conductive wall. A bracket holds the item to be heated to at least one of the walls of the enclosure, such that the item is warmed by thermal conduction. A thermal pad may be interposed between the item and the mounting wall and, likewise, between the enclosure and the heat source. By this structure, heat is passed from the heat source to the enclosure and then to the item.

Abstract: A method and a system are provided to determine the optimum non-congested path to connect two termination points on a distributing frame with a specific type of jumper cable. The length of the jumper cable to be routed through the path is calculated and subsequently a measurement of the same cable and associated slack is displayed on a screen along with the non-congested path with a representation of the cable and slack therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a module for connecting optical fibers in a lightwave cross-connect distribution system. The module includes a curved channel for receiving an optical fiber cable. The channel is open along a major surface of the module housing to permit the cable to flex out of the channel while the module is inserted or removed from a distribution shelf.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical fiber distribution frame which comprises trays including panels of optical connectors. Each tray is slidably mounted in the frame and can be pivoted downward to provide front access to the fibers and connectors in the frame.

Abstract: An opto-electronic organizer on a printed wiring card includes a plurality of opto-electronic devices each having electrical leads and at least one optical fiber extending therefrom and an optical fiber channel in the form of a closed loop for directing optical fibers. The opto-electronic devices are attached to the optical fiber closed loop channel at predetermined locations therealong and the optical fibers extending from the devices are directed into the closed loop channel wherein they are selectively interconnected. The closed loop channel has first and second portions and at least one channel joining the first and second portions so that optical fiber passing therethrough can reenter the closed loop either clockwise or counterclockwise. The organizer is affixed to the printed circuit card in predetermined alignment whereby the electrical leads extending from the opto-electronic devices are connected to prescribed electrical elements on the printed circuit card.