Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a data/communications distribution box that forms an interior space which can be closed with a cover and a plurality of cable openings adapted to permit the passage of cable into and out of the interior space. Inside the interior space are a plurality of connector brackets which each include a plurality of mounting ports that are adapted to receive a variety of different types of connector modules which are used to connectorize data/communications wires and fibers.

Abstract: A faceplate or console unit for electrical or fiber optic cable connectors. The unit has a base wall with at least one connector opening for mounting a first connector in the opening so that, when mounted, the first connector is accessible to an outside mating connector. A protective hood surrounds a portion of the base wall. The hood extends a determined height above the base wall, and the first connector can be accessed by a mating connector from a direction that is clear of the hood. The hood is arranged to prevent objects near the unit from striking the outside connector and thus causing its connection with the first connector to be interrupted.

Abstract: A crosstalk compensating connector jack assembly has a dielectric spring block having a staggered configuration of lead frames. The conductors of one of the lead frames are maintained at a first level in the block and the conductors of a second one of the lead frames are maintained at a second level within the block. The two levels are spaced apart a distance that permits the formation of interacting inductive loops. For at least two pairs of conductors, one of the conductors is in the first lead frame and the other conductor is in the second lead frame, thereby forming two inductive loops which interact with each other to reduce crosstalk. The spring block is made of two substantially identical halves adapted to be latched together to hold the conductors in place.

Abstract: A network interface device includes a base, a cover and a circuit board secured in the base. The circuit board includes terminations for input and output communication lines. Each pair of input and output communication lines corresponds to a single standard telephone line, a high speed data line or other type of line. The communication line terminations may be implemented as insulation displacement connectors, and the cover may include projections on its inner surface such that closing the cover also closes the insulation displacement connectors on the circuit board. For each communication line, the circuit board may include a subscriber bridge which establishes a breakable connection between the input and output line terminations via traces in the circuit board. In fixed wireless, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and other similar applications, the circuit board may also include terminations for input and output power lines, and the base and cover may be extended to accommodate an uninterruptible power supply.

Abstract: A storage spool adapted to have excess optical fiber or wired lengths wound thereon consists of a cylinder having a curved outer surface on which the fibers are to be wound. A mounting arm extends from a separating wall portion on the curved surface and has a mounting latch member on its distal end. The arm has an arcuate fiber guide portion for guiding the fibers onto the curved surface, and retaining means are provided for maintaining the fibers in position on the curved surface of the cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus, preferably plastic, is configured to be attached to a wall face plate, for example, a face plate for a telephone jack, an electrical power outlet, coaxial jack, fiber optic port, etc., and is configured to display information, such as an identification or extension number. The information display apparatus has a housing with a display face that receives and supports an information panel for displaying the information. A transparent cover is placed over the information panel. The display face can be angled to permit viewing of the information at a vantage point above the wall face plate. The apparatus is attached to the exterior face of the wall face plate by attaching the housing to a screw shaft associated with a face plate screw or by adhering the rear side of the apparatus to the face plate with an adhesive material, including for example, an adhesive foam tape.