Abstract: A telecommunications outlet including a contact carrier and a plurality of contacts supported on the contact carrier, the contacts corresponding to tip and ring pairs, at least one of the contacts having a characteristic to improves signal transmission performance by providing internal compensation to balance signals by controlling resistive, inductive or capacitive characteristics along the contacts.

Abstract: A telecommunications system comprising: a first printed circuit board associated with a first port, the first printed circuit board having first plated through holes for receiving first insulation displacement contacts associated with a first connecting block and first traces on the first printed circuit board; a second printed circuit board associated with a second port, the second printed circuit board having second plated through holes for receiving second insulation displacement contacts associated with a second connecting block and second traces on the second printed circuit board; wherein one of the first plated through holes, second plated through holes, first traces and second traces is positioned to reduce alien crosstalk between the first port and the second port.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a workspace comprising deploying a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor cable in the workspace, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting a temperature differential of ±10° F. from baseline. A method for monitoring a workspace comprising deploying a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor cable in the workspace, wherein the sensor is readily accessible for contact by a worker trapped in the workspace to signal a location of the worker. A method for monitoring a workspace comprising deploying a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor cable in the workspace and instructing workers to locate the cable and position themselves in close proximity or direct contact with the cable in order to indicate their position within the workspace.

Abstract: A telecommunications connector includes a plug having plug contacts; an outlet having outlet contacts, the plug contacts making physical and electrical contact with the outlet contacts on a top surface of the outlet contacts; a compensation contact positioned beneath a bottom surface of the outlet contacts, the compensation contact being proximate to a location where the plug contacts make physical contact with the outlet contacts, the compensation contact providing crosstalk compensation for the telecommunications connector.

Abstract: A patch panel includes a first outlet having a first connecting block; a second outlet having a second connecting block, the second connecting block positioned adjacent to the first connecting block; a conductive shield positioned between the first connecting block and the second connecting block to reduce alien crosstalk.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a workspace comprising deploying a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor cable in the workspace, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting a temperature differential of ±10° F. from baseline. A method for monitoring a workspace comprising deploying a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor cable in the workspace, wherein the sensor is readily accessible for contact by a worker trapped in the workspace to signal a location of the worker. A method for monitoring a workspace comprising deploying a fiber optic distributed temperature sensor cable in the workspace and instructing workers to locate the cable and position themselves in close proximity or direct contact with the cable in order to indicate their position within the workspace.

Abstract: A conductive shield contact including a plurality of fingers formed in a partial circle for contacting a cable shield, the fingers being separate elements, each finger having a first end and a second end. A partial circular member is positioned at a second end of the fingers and is connected to the fingers. A tab is formed for contacting a conductive portion of a connector to establish an electrical path between the cable shield and the conductive portion of the connector.

Abstract: A multipurpose hunter's apparatus convertible between a wheeled cart, a sled, a tree stand, and a free standing deer stand. The apparatus comprises a pair of L-shaped frame members separated by a plurality of rungs to provide a ladder when in the elevated position, or as brace members when used as a transporting device. A unique arrangement of three braces can be used in various configurations to rigidly stabilize the respective arrangement and to provide a load retaining member when transporting game or hunter's equipment. A handle is adaptable to the wheeled carts and the sled arrangements which is adapted to a snowmobile or an all terrain vehicle. Various members are multipurpose in function such that various devices can be arranged, with a minimal amount of material. The apparatus can be transportable in a boat across open water, and can be arranged to carry the boat between portages.