Abstract: A circuit marker bearing a visual indicium is configured to removably attach to an access cover of an insulation displacement connector block. The circuit marker comprises a body adapted to attach to the access cover, means for attaching the body to the access cover, where the means includes at least one projection extending from the body and is adapted to engage with a recess formed in the access cover.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to releasably attach to an access cover of an insulation displacement connector block. The apparatus is adapted to engage with the insulation displacement connector block to form at least a part of a securing mechanism for securing the access cover in a first closed position. The apparatus may be disengaged from the insulation displacement connector block to move the access cover from the first closed position to a second open position.

Abstract: A frame assembly for mounting an insulation displacement connector block includes a base frame and a modular subframe attached to the base frame. The subframe is capable of being attached to the base frame in a first position or a second position, which are generally perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a connector block, which includes a plurality of housing assemblies aligned in a generally vertically stacked orientation. Each housing assembly comprises a housing, an insulation displacement connector element disposed within the housing, where the insulation displacement connector element is adapted to electrically connect with a conductor partially disposed within the housing, an access cover, where the access cover is connected to the housing and is moveable between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the open position, the insulation displacement connector disposed within the housing is accessible, a generally vertical surface, and a conductor-receiving opening along the generally vertical surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor comprises a first side and a second side each comprising a housing including a cavity for receiving at least a first IDC element, a cap including a pivot portion and a cover portion, where the pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the housing to allow the cap to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position, at least one recess in the pivot portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent to the recess in the pivot portion of the cap.

Abstract: A cap including a width and configured to removably connect to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block includes a body and a projection extending from the body. The projection is configured to engage with an aperture in the IDC block. At least one of the body or the first projection may be manipulated in order to adjust the width of the cap.

Abstract: An electrically coupled insulation displacement system comprises a first contact having a first insulation displacement slot therein having an open end and a closed end. The first insulation displacement slot has a first portion having a width adjacent the open end and a second portion having a width intermediate the first portion and the closed end, the first portion has a larger width than the second portion. The insulation displacement system further comprises a second contact, which includes a second insulation displacement slot therein having an open end and a closed end. The second insulation displacement slot has a first portion having a width adjacent the open end and a second portion having a width intermediate the first portion and the closed end, the first portion has a smaller width than the second portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor comprises a housing including a cavity for receiving at least a first IDC element, a cap including a pivot portion and a cover portion, wherein the pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the housing to allow the cap to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position, at least one recess in the pivot portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent the recess in the pivot portion of the cap.