Abstract: A fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting device having a base with a top surface that defines a plane. A bend limiter and a mounting plate extend generally perpendicular to and away from the plane at opposite ends of the base. A separation bar also extends generally perpendicular to and away from the plane and is positioned between the bend limiter and mounting plate. The bend limiter has a generally arcuately-shaped surface and a generally planar surface that enables adjacent placement of two fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting devices constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. When two devices in accordance with the present invention are positioned adjacent each other with their respective planar surfaces confrontingly opposite each other, their respective arcuate surfaces define a generally continuous cable routing path between the two adjacently positioned devices.

Abstract: A device for preventing the disengagement of a latch for a customer telephone bridge includes a cap having a base member and a projection extending outwardly from the base member. A mounting bracket is selectively positioned adjacent to a customer telephone bridge. A connector is provided for securing the cap to the mounting bracket. By positioning the mounting bracket adjacent to a customer telephone bridge the projection extending from the cap is inserted into an aperture in a customer telephone bridge for preventing disengagement of the latch of the customer telephone bridge. The projection extending from the cap includes an inclined surface wedged into an aperture in a customer telephone bridge. The mounting bracket is an elongated rod positioned adjacent to a first customer telephone bridge and extending along an array of customer telephone bridges for selectively preventing disengagement of a predetermined number of latches of the array of customer telephone bridges.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable routing management system comprising a fiber-optic splice tray rack that provides for vertical stacking of a plurality of fiber-optic splice trays to increase the density of splice trays and fiber-optic splices in a predetermined footprint. The system also comprises a fiber-optic splice tray having an integral buffer tube strain relief, and a high-density splice holder.

Abstract: A modified connector module having integrated push caps for wire termination. The integrated push caps simplify the operation of and allows connection or rearrangement of a single pair of conductors. The modified connector module having alternating height teeth and a plurality of insulation displacement connectors placed therebetween. Each integrated push cap having a pair of ribs for snubbing and seating a pair of conductors into the insulation displacement connectors and one or more pair of chambers for isolating and gripping the ends of the conductors.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector (IDC) having a body and a cap pivotably connected thereto. A wire channel is defined through the pivotable cap and has an insertion opening and an exit opening that provide separate ingress and egress openings for the wire channel. An insulated wire may be inserted into the wire channel via the insertion opening, and may exit the wire channel via the exit opening. Similarly, any insulation separated from the wire during use of the IDC is not trapped in the wire channel, but may easily be cleared therefrom via either the insertion or exit opening.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting device and system that can be used to route fiber-optic cable, or other types of cable, to various locations within a room or a building structure, and into and out of electronic equipment enclosures and cabinets, without risk of damage to the cable. The device and system enable routing of fiber-optic (or other types) cables in any direction within a 360° radius without pinching or cutting the cable.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector (IDC) having a body and a cap pivotably connected thereto. A wire channel is defined through the pivotable cap and has an insertion opening and an exit opening that provide separate ingress and egress openings for the wire channel. An insulated wire may be inserted into the wire channel via the insertion opening, and may exit the wire channel via the exit opening. Similarly, any insulation separated from the wire during use of the IDC is not trapped in the wire channel, but may easily be cleared therefrom via either the insertion or exit opening.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting device having a base with a top surface that defines a plane. A bend limiter and a mounting plate extend generally perpendicular to and away from the plane at opposite ends of the base. A separation bar also extends generally perpendicular to and away from the plane and is positioned between the bend limiter and mounting plate. The bend limiter has a generally arcuately-shaped surface and a generally planar surface that enables adjacent placement of two fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting devices constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. When two devices in accordance with the present invention are positioned adjacent each other with their respective planar surfaces confrontingly opposite each other, their respective arcuate surfaces define a generally continuous cable routing path between the two adjacently positioned devices.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting device and system that can be used to route fiber-optic cable, or other types of cable, to various locations within a room or a building structure, and into and out of electronic equipment enclosures and cabinets, without risk of damage to the cable. The device and system enable routing of fiber-optic (or other types) cables in any direction within a 360° radius without pinching or cutting the cable.

Abstract: A fiber-optic cable routing management system comprising a fiber-optic splice tray rack that provides for vertical stacking of a plurality of fiber-optic splice trays to increase the density of splice trays and fiber-optic splices in a predetermined footprint. The system also comprises a fiber-optic splice tray having an integral buffer tube strain relief, and a high-density splice holder.

Abstract: A strain relief includes a main body having a bore therein for passage of a cable, wire, conduit, hose, or similar member therethrough. The main body includes a first section having male threads, and a second section including a plurality of cantilevered deflectable prongs extending therefrom. A plurality of slots are located between the prongs, and the prongs decrease in width extending toward distal ends of the prongs. A flexible elastomeric grommet is located within the bore and extends substantially along an entire length of the main body. The grommet includes a cylindrical sidewall and a plurality of spaced-apart annular ribs extending radially inwardly from the sidewall. A plurality of annular grooves are located between the annular ribs. The annular ribs have inside diameters which progressively increase along a length of the grommet in order to accommodate cables of various diameters therethrough.

Abstract: A cable sealing device that may be quickly installed and that provides both gripping of a cable and sealing of an opening in an enclosure end cap. The inventive cable sealing device further provides a quick, inexpensive, reliable, and consistent gripping and sealing for cable ingress to and egress from an enclosure.

Abstract: A sealed assembly, includes a telecommunications enclosure having an inner rim with an upwardly facing tilted surface. The tilted surface of the enclosure has a tilt angle between about 30 degrees and about 60 degrees, preferably about 45 degrees. At least one, and preferably two, o-rings are provided. An end cap is shaped to fit the enclosure. The end cap has a groove. The groove has at least two sides for holding the o-ring in a position to contact the tilted surface of the rim, so that the o-ring is compressed between at least three surfaces when the end cap is in place on the enclosure. This construction forms a high-pressure seal between the rim and the end cap. The groove may include a curved surface for trapping the o-ring. Alternatively, the groove may include three flat surfaces instead of a flat surface and a curved surface.

Abstract: The mechanism for mounting and venting an enclosure which includes a mounting bracket which is mountable to an outdoor enclosure having an inner portion. The mounting bracket has an exterior and an interior surface. The interior surface has a mounting aperture for receiving a securement member and a venting aperture in fluid communication with said interior portion of the outdoor enclosure. Further, the mounting bracket has a bottom containing at least one vent hole in fluid communication with the venting aperture for permitting the passage of air between the interior portion of the outdoor enclosure and a space outside the enclosure.

Abstract: An optical fiber organizer includes a plurality of optical fiber trays. Each tray has a top side for holding a fiber. Each tray has a hinge portion. The tray carrier has a plurality of sockets. Each socket is capable of receiving the hinge portion of a respective tray. Each tray has a first position on the tray carrier. The trays are stacked parallel to each other when the trays are in the first position. Each socket has an associated first detent, including a first boss below the socket, for maintaining its respective tray in the first position. Each socket has a second-position detent, including a second boss above the socket, for maintaining its respective tray in a second position about 90 degrees from the first position. The top side of one of the trays is exposed when at least one of the trays is in the second position. The hinge portion of the tray has a hole capable of receiving either the first boss or the second boss.

Abstract: A new adapter and method for providing strain relief to and creating a liquid tight seal around a cable including a first nut with a tubular extension, the tubular extension having a plurality of deflectable arms, each of which are radically converged and constricted about a cable under a compression force caused by the tightening of a second nut having a tapered region formed in an inner nut channel.

Abstract: A cabinet includes a base having a receptacle. A door is pivotally connected to the base. A fastener is mounted to the door. The fastener has a head and a tip. The fastener has an extended position, in which the tip of the fastener projects from the door towards the receptacle. The tip of the fastener is attachable to the receptacle. A spring biases the fastener towards a retracted position, in which the tip of the fastener does not project from the door. A guide may be mounted to the door, for slidably receiving and aligning the fastener. A pair of cup washers may be included between the head of the fastener and the door. A downwardly facing cup washer contains the spring, and an upwardly facing cup washer provides security by preventing the fastener from being manipulated by a standard socket or wrench.

Abstract: A cable sealing arrangement is provided for limiting the ingress of fluid into a location about a cable, such as a telephone wire enclosure, which generally includes a fitting, a sealing member, and a nut. The cable sealing arrangement provides a fluid-proof seal about a cable through radial expansion of the sealing member. Also, various slitted sealing members are provided each leaving at least one slit formed there through which allows for forced displacement of portions of the sealing member and insertion of a cable thereto. The slitted sealing members obviate the need for threading a sealing member over the entire length of a cable.

Abstract: A connector testing system includes a connector having a top section and a housing having a test channel formed therein, an electrically conductive terminal strip disposed within the connector, a portion of the terminal strip disposed within the test channel, and a bridge clip having a body and a test probe connected thereto. The test probe can include an outer surface having a projection and a probe section that is guided by the test channel to the terminal strip when the test probe is inserted into the test channel. The top section of the connector has a shoulder sized and shaped to accept the projection and the connector including a side wall having a guiding portion sized and shaped to contact the probe section when the test probe is inserted into the test channel.

Abstract: The combination of a fiber optic tray and a splice holder with a self-mounting feature for fiber optic cables with the fiber optic tray having a latch therein in the form of an undercut recess. The splice holder has a latch engaging element in the form of tabs extending therefrom. The latch and latch engaging element adapted to cooperate with each other in order to permit the splice holder to be mounted in the fiber optic tray and to be removed therefrom.