Abstract: A connector, for example, for an optical cable, includes a boot associated with a housing of the connector and extending along the optical cable. The boot may be pulled along the cable to disconnect the connector from a receptacle or socket. The connector includes a housing having a first end and a second end, and a flexible latch extending from the housing at the first end and having at least a first operational position and a second operational position. The flexible latch is configured to lockingly engage the connector to a receptacle in the first operational position of the flexible latch. A boot is movably associated with the housing at the second end. The boot is configured to be selectively pulled away from the housing to move the flexible latch into the second operational position. In the second operational position, the flexible latch disengages the connector from the receptacle.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable management system includes a patch panel assembly that further includes multiple fiber optic trays with one or more fiber optic module assemblies coupled to each tray. The fiber optic module assemblies may include two different types of adapter modules. In one example, a first type is a lucent connector (“LC”) adapter module, and the second type is a multi-fiber push-on (“MPO”) adapter module. The MPO adapter module and the LC adapter module are arranged adjacent one another. The LC adapter modules may further include a plurality of adapter ports and the MPO adapter module may include a single adapter port. The arrangement of the LC adapter module and MPO adapter module allows for connection with a breakout cable assembly with an MPO connector and a plurality of LC connectors.

Abstract: A slidable fiber optic adaptor slidable relative to a mounting support configured to be mounted to a fiber optic tray in a panel assembly is provided for fiber optic interconnection. The slidable adaptor may be slidable between a non-extended position and an extended position. Thus, when the fiber optic connectors having different polarities are connected to the slidable adaptors, the slidable fiber optic adaptor may be pulled out in the extended position to allow the fiber optic connectors with different polarities to be in a staggered configuration, thus, providing sufficient space therebetween for finger access for operators or technicians for ease of cable inspection and management.

Abstract: A patch panel assembly that has a splicing tray integrated therein for fiber optic hardware connection is provided. In one example, the patch panel assembly include a ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing side panels defining an interior region therein. A splicing tray disposed in the interior region of the patch panel assembly. The splicing tray is slidable between a non-extended position and an extended position.

Abstract: A fiber optic panel assembly that includes one or more sliding trays disposed therein is provided. The sliding trays may slide out certain selected adaptor modules outward from other non-selected fiber optic modules in a vertical fashion is provided. In one example, the fiber optic panel assembly includes a ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing side panels defining an interior opening therein, and a curved support plate disposed in the interior opening of the fiber optic panel assembly, wherein the curved support plate has a plate body having a plurality of apertures, each aperture is configured to receive a respective adaptor.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a fiber optic cable management system for cable distribution, organization and management. The fiber optic cable management system may provide features for cable routing, protection, separation and slack storage for the fiber optic cables placed, disposed or passed through the fiber optic cable management system. In one example, the fiber optic cable management system includes a front housing having a ceiling, a bottom structure, and side panels connecting the ceiling and the bottom structure. A rear housing is connected to the front housing. The rear housing has a frame assembly connected to the ceiling and the bottom structure. A plurality of patch panel supports disposed in the front housing configured to receive a patch panel assembly. A ceiling cable management structure formed on the ceiling, wherein the ceiling cable management structure defines at least two troughs on the ceiling.

Abstract: A shutter assembly for a dual polarity fiber optic adapter is provided. The shutter assembly disposed in the dual polarity fiber optic adapter may eliminate dust accumulation and obstruct light beams emission, thus preventing eyes from a user from exposure to the light beams. Furthermore, an extending tab formed in the dual polarity fiber optic adapter may also prevent misplacement of fiber optic connector during installation.

Abstract: A shutter assembly for a dual polarity fiber optic adapter is provided. The shutter assembly disposed in the dual polarity fiber optic adapter may eliminate dust accumulation and obstruct light beams emission, thus preventing eyes from a user from exposure to the light beams. Furthermore, an extending tab formed in the dual polarity fiber optic adapter may also prevent misplacement of fiber optic connector during installation.

Abstract: A cable connection structure for fiber optic hardware connection is provided. In one example, a cable connection structure includes at least one connector set including a plurality of fiber optic connectors. Each of the fiber optic connectors has a corresponding connecting cable coupled thereto. A cable sorter has a first end connected to the connecting cable. A ribbon cable is connected to a second end of the cable sorter through a fiber cable clamp.

Abstract: A cable connection structure for fiber optic hardware connection is provided. In one example, a cable connection structure includes at least one connector set including a plurality of fiber optic connectors. Each of the fiber optic connectors has a corresponding connecting cable coupled thereto. A cable sorter has a first end connected to the connecting cable. A ribbon cable is connected to a second end of the cable sorter through a fiber cable clamp.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a fiber optic cable management system for cable distribution, organization and management. The fiber optic cable management system may provide features for cable routing, protection, separation and slack storage for the fiber optic cables placed, disposed or passed through the fiber optic cable management system. In one example, the fiber optic cable management system includes a front housing having a ceiling, a bottom structure, and side panels connecting the ceiling and the bottom structure. A rear housing is connected to the front housing. The rear housing has a frame assembly connected to the ceiling and the bottom structure. A plurality of patch panel supports disposed in the front housing configured to receive a patch panel assembly. A ceiling cable management structure formed on the ceiling, wherein the ceiling cable management structure defines at least two troughs on the ceiling.

Abstract: A dual polarity optical fiber adaptor that can accommodate and mate with optical fiber connectors with dual polarity is provided. In one example, a fiber optic adaptor module includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall connecting the top wall and the bottom wall, the top and bottom walls and the first and second sidewalls defining an interior region in the housing, a partition wall disposed in the interior region connected between the top wall and the bottom wall, the partition wall defining one or more adaptors in the housing each having a connector connection port formed therein, wherein the partition wall has a center portion sandwiched between a first portion and a second portion, and a protruding tab formed in the center portion protruding outward from a first surface and a second surface of the first and the second portion, wherein the first and the second surfaces are vertically aligned.

Abstract: A sliding tray that can slide multiple fiber optic modules simultaneously is provided. In one example, a fiber optic panel assembly includes a ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing sides defining an interior opening therein, a mounting bracket disposed on the bottom cover in the interior opening, the mounting bracket comprising a plurality of protruding posts extending outward from a supporting structure of the mounting bracket, and a sliding tray having a plurality of protruding structures having a tip end configured to engage with an inner surface of the supporting structure.

Abstract: A dual polarity optical fiber adaptor that can accommodate and mate with optical fiber connectors with dual polarity is provided. In one example, a fiber optic adaptor module includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall connecting the top wall and the bottom wall, the top and bottom walls and the first and second sidewalls defining an interior region in the housing, a partition wall disposed in the interior region connected between the top wall and the bottom wall, the partition wall defining one or more adaptors in the housing each having a connector connection port formed therein, wherein the partition wall has a center portion sandwiched between a first portion and a second portion, and a protruding tab formed in the center portion protruding outward from a first surface and a second surface of the first and the second portion, wherein the first and the second surfaces are vertically aligned.

Abstract: A sliding tray that can slide multiple fiber optic modules simultaneously is provided. In one example, a fiber optic panel assembly includes a ceiling, a bottom cover, and two opposing sides defining an interior opening therein, a mounting bracket disposed on the bottom cover in the interior opening, the mounting bracket comprising a plurality of protruding posts extending outward from a supporting structure of the mounting bracket, and a sliding tray having a plurality of protruding structures having a tip end configured to engage with an inner surface of the supporting structure.

Abstract: An elastic band or elastic strap retention system, used for example in exercise equipment, encompasses a pin with one end of the elastic strap wrapped around the pin and with a series of hog rings or other fastening devices encircling the wrapped assembly of elastic strap end and pin. The assembly is encapsulated in a ridged thermoplastic or thermoset resin system in order to inhibit the movement of the hog rings or other components of the assembly. The resulting attachment is stronger than the elastic material of the elastic strap.

Abstract: An elastic band or elastic strap retention system, used for example in exercise equipment, encompasses a pin with one end of the elastic strap wrapped around the pin and with a series of hog rings or other fastening devices encircling the wrapped assembly of elastic strap end and pin. The assembly is encapsulated in a ridged thermoplastic or thermoset resin system in order to inhibit the movement of the hog rings or other components of the assembly. The resulting attachment is stronger than the elastic material of the elastic strap.

Abstract: Space-time coding is applied to a wave transmitter, receiver, or both. In general, the space-time coding is performed by real or synthetic motion of the transmitter or receiver, with the location of energy radiation/reception varying over the symbol duration with at least one occurrence during the symbol duration of a minimum instantaneous speed greater than a quarter of the ratio of the smallest wavelength of the waves divided by the symbol duration, and with coded acceleration of the modification of location to modify the velocity over the symbol duration.

Abstract: An ice bin for an ice cube-making machine is provided that facilitates access to the inner volume and the ice contained therein. The ice bin has a baffle that is easily assembled and removed from the ice bin without the need for fasteners or tools. The baffle is removably and preferably movably connected to the ice bin, and is preferably pivotally disposed thereabout.

Abstract: The invention is an elastomeric, energy-management cushion formed of at least one or more spaced, expandable, geometrically shaped cushioning elements disposed in a pattern on supporting base. The cushioning elements each have a plurality of angularly spaced projections, the projections of each cushioning element being interspersed between and spaced from the projections of the adjacent cushioning elements. The interspersed projections absorb and distribute compression forces applied to the cushioning elements as triangulated vector forces within the projections forming the respective cushioning elements, to which the compression forces are applied thereby providing an elastomeric, energy-management cushion.