Abstract: Methods for creating three-dimensional volume quality models of additively manufactured metal bodies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises additively manufacturing each metal layer of a metal body. One or more images of the first metal layer are obtained. The image(s) are processed to detect and map potential manufacturing defects in the first metal layer. A two-dimensional contour of the first metal layer is generated from the three-dimensional CAD model. The mapped defects are integrated into the two-dimensional contour. A first layer of a three-dimensional volume quality model of the metal body is created based on the integrated two-dimensional contour.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new metal powders for use in additive manufacturing, and aluminum alloy products made from such metal powders via additive manufacturing. The composition(s) and/or physical properties of the metal powders may be tailored. In turn, additive manufacturing may be used to produce a tailored aluminum alloy product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new metal powders for use in additive manufacturing, and aluminum alloy products made from such metal powders via additive manufacturing. The composition(s) and/or physical properties of the metal powders may be tailored. In turn, additive manufacturing may be used to produce a tailored aluminum alloy product.

Abstract: Methods for creating three-dimensional volume quality models of additively manufactured metal bodies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises additively manufacturing each metal layer of a metal body. One or more images of the first metal layer are obtained. The image(s) are processed to detect and map potential manufacturing defects in the first metal layer. A two-dimensional contour of the first metal layer is generated from the three-dimensional CAD model. The mapped defects are integrated into the two-dimensional contour. A first layer of a three-dimensional volume quality model of the metal body is created based on the integrated two-dimensional contour.

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 system for controlling access to a network, the system comprising: a network access point; an identity reader associated with the network access point, the identity reader receiving an identity of a user attempting to access the network at the network access point; a security controller for receiving the identity of the user and determining if the user is authorized to access the network; a network switch coupled to the network access point, the network switch enabling the network access point if the user is authorized to access the network, the network switch disabling the network access point if the user is not authorized to access the network.

Abstract: A telecommunications connector includes a housing and a plurality of contacts mounted in the housing, the contacts having a first connection end and a second connection end. A modular element having a plurality of leads in electrical contact with the plurality of contacts is removably mounted to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronics case including a housing having at least one sidewall having an air passage, wherein the air passage includes an intake and an exhaust; a heat producing structure contained by the housing; and at least one heat pipe in conductive communication with the heat producing structure and the sidewalls having the air passage. The air passage within the sidewall produces a chimney effect that vents heated air from the housing. The chimney effect may be produced by a sidewall having a fluted sidewall.

Abstract: A patch panel system including a patch panel having a first outlet including a first conductive tab and a device having a second outlet including a second conductive tab. A patch cord has a first plug having a first screen for contacting the first tab and a second plug having a second screen for contacting the second tab. The patch cord includes a conductor electrically connecting the first screen and the second screen. An analyzer is electrically connected to the first tab and detects a connection between the first tab and the second tab along the conductor.

Abstract: An electrically balanced connector assembly is presented. The assembly comprises a circuit board having circuitry thereon including a plurality of plated through holes. The plated through holes being spaced and interconnected in a defined configuration for restoring electrical balance to electrical components connected to the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrically enhanced wiring block with break test capability employs a printed circuit board which includes integrally defined transmission lines and capacitive elements designed to improve impedance characteristics and electrical balance between interconnected wiring and connecting strips and thereby optimize its transmission performance. The transmission lines consist of impedance controlled circuitry with integral capacitive elements that are provided by means of a novel use of plated through holes. The holes may be sized, spaced and interconnected in various configurations to generate the desired capacitance. Two rows of connecting blocks with a row of connecting strips therebetween are mounted to one side of the circuit board preferably by solderless connectors and are interconnected by circuitry on the circuit board. The capacitive elements are connected between selected leads of the connecting blocks and connecting strips by the impedance controlled circuitry.

Abstract: An electrically balanced connector assembly is presented. The assembly comprises a printed circuit board including integrally defined capacitive elements defined by plated through slots which are designed to compensate for reactive imbalance of electrical components connected thereto. A pair of wire termination blocks mounted to a first side of the circuit board are connected by circuitry on the circuit board to a corresponding pair of modular jacks mounted to a second side of the circuit board. The capacitive elements are connected between selected leads of the modular jacks and the wire termination blocks by the circuitry. The circuit board assembly is mounted in a panel yoke which includes a pair of apertures for allowing access to the modular jacks aligned therein. The apertures and circuit board assembly are orientated to allow connecting modular cords to gravity feed into and from the modular jacks. The panel yoke includes means for snaplockedly securing the panel yoke to a panel or a wall plate.

Abstract: A fiber optic patch panel for use with fiber optic or other cables is presented. The patch panel includes a fiber management tray, a front connector panel having a plurality of laterally spaced rectangular ports and a pair of mounting slots extending laterally therefrom, a pair of sides extending perpendicularly from the tray along a portion of each lateral edge of the tray, and a back also extending perpendicularly from the tray and along a portion of the back edge. Disposed within the rectangular ports of the front connector panel are modular connector assemblies. A cover may be employed to protect fibers and prevent dust and the like from being deposited and collecting within the tray. A splice tray, which is releasably fastened to the management tray, may also be employed for splicing fiber optic strands.

Abstract: An electrically balanced connector assembly is presented. The assembly comprises a printed circuit board including integrally defined capacitive elements designed to compensate for reactive imbalance of electrical components connected thereto. A pair of wire termination blocks mounted to a first side of the circuit board are connected by circuitry on the circuit board to a corresponding pair of modular jacks mounted to a second side of the circuit board. The capacitive elements are connected between selected leads of the modular jacks and the wire termination blocks by the circuitry. The circuit board assembly is mounted in a panel yoke which includes a pair of apertures for allowing access to the modular jacks aligned therein. The apertures and circuit board assembly are orientated to allow connecting modular cords to gravity feed into and from the modular jacks. The panel yoke includes means for snaplockedly securing the panel yoke to a panel or a wall plate.

Abstract: An electrically balanced connector assembly is presented. The assembly comprises a printed circuit board including integrally defined capacitive elements designed to compensate for reactive imbalance of electrical components connected thereto. A pair of wire termination blocks mounted to a first side of the circuit board are connected by circuitry on the circuit board to a corresponding pair of modular jacks mounted to a second side of the circuit board. The capacitive elements are connected between selected leads of the modular jacks and the wire termination blocks by the circuitry. The circuit board assembly is mounted in a panel yoke which includes a pair of apertures for allowing access to the modular jacks aligned therein. The apertures and circuit board assembly are orientated to allow connecting modular cords to gravity feed into and from the modular jacks. The panel yoke includes means for snaplockedly securing the panel yoke to a panel or a wall plate.