Abstract: The invention relates to a housing for a site scanning device, as well as a computer program and method for operating the housing and a site scanning device. The housing comprises an aperture, an aperture cover having an open position and a closed position, an actuator configured to move the aperture cover between the open position and the closed position, and a controller configured to control the actuator and to interface with the site scanning device.

Abstract: The fiber optic buildout converter includes a housing, a first fiber optic connector, and a second fiber optic connector. The housing has a first end and a second end. The first fiber optic connector is located near the first end of the housing, and the first fiber optic connector has a first interface style. The second fiber optic connector is located near the second end of the housing, and the second fiber optic connector has a second interface style. The second interface style of the second fiber optic connector is different that the first interface style of the first fiber optic connector. Furthermore, the second fiber optic connector is in optical communication with the first fiber optic connector.

Abstract: The device includes an authorized interrogator, a body, and a transponder attached to the body. The authorized interrogator includes a computer, an input device, an antenna, and a transceiver electrically connected to the antenna so as to form a reader/writer. The input device is used for inputting an authorization level of a user into the authorized interrogator by the user, and the input device is in communication with the computer. The authorized interrogator has preset levels of security corresponding to predefined categories of information. The user's authorization level corresponds to one level of security so that the user can gain access to the corresponding predefined category of information. In a first mode of operation, the transponder accepts information from the authorized interrogator. In a second mode of operation, the transponder delivers information to the authorized interrogator.

Abstract: The fiber optic connector includes a bulkhead connector housing, an expanded beam insert body, ferrules, ball lenses, focal length spacers, and a mating plane adapter. The expanded beam insert body is mounted to the bulkhead connector housing. The ferrules, ball lenses, and focal length spacers are mounted on the expanded beam insert body. The mating plane adapter is mountable to the bulkhead connector housing.

Abstract: The active bulkhead transceiver includes a housing, an insert body, a keying cap, a first ferrule, a second ferrule, a transmitting optical subassembly, a receiving optical subassembly, an electrical connector, a substrate, a cover, and a panel nut. The housing includes seating surface, an aperture, a first thread form, and a second thread form. The panel nut has a thread form, and a seating surface. The thread form of the panel nut is complimentary to one of the thread forms of the housing so that the panel nut is removeably mountable on the housing.

Abstract: The device includes a connector, a transponder, a media converter, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to the connector. The antenna is attached to the media converter. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna. When the transponder is placed close enough to the antenna, the transceiver is able to activate the transponder thus enabling the transponder to read the information deposited with the transponder.

Abstract: The device includes a fiber optic cable, a transponder, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to a fiber optic connector of the fiber optic cable. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna, the transceiver is able to activate the transponder thus enabling the transceiver to read the information deposited with the transponder. Information deposited with the transponder can include information related to the length of the fiber optic cable, information related to the industrial standard to which the fiber optic connector conforms, information related to the predetermined optical fiber grade of the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable, information related to the specific purchase date of the fiber optic cable, or information related to the warranty of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: The device includes a fiber optic cable, a transponder, a panel, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to a fiber optic connector of the fiber optic cable. The antenna is positioned adjacent to the panel. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna, the transceiver is able to activate the transponder thus enabling the transceiver to read the information deposited with the transponder. Information deposited with the transponder can include information related to the length of the fiber optic cable, information related to the industrial standard to which the fiber optic connector conforms, information related to the predetermined optical fiber grade of the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable, information related to the specific purchase date of the fiber optic cable, or information related to the warranty of the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: The device includes a connector, a transponder, a panel, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to the connector. The antenna is positioned adjacent to the panel. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna. When the transponder is placed close enough to the antenna, the transceiver is able to activate the transponder thus enabling the transponder to read the information deposited with the transponder.

Abstract: The device includes a connector, a transponder, an optical test unit, an antenna, and a transceiver. The transponder is attached to the connector. The antenna is attached to the optical test unit. The transceiver is electrically connected to the antenna. When the connector is attached to the optical test unit and the optical test unit performs diagnostic testing on the connector and its associated optical fiber, the results or data of the diagnostic testing are stored in the optical test unit for later downloading from the optical test unit to the transponder. The test data can include attenuation loss, insertion loss, and back reflection test data. Once the connector is connected to a host device, the data associated with the specific connector can uploaded from the transponder to the host device.

Abstract: Improvement in a bulk loading facility having a fixed deck having a drop way projecting from and hinged to said deck so that it can be raised or lowered for loading, the drop way having an extendible deck slideably supported from and attached to the outboard end thereof, the drop way having a handrail assembly the improvement comprising a mechanism for operating the extendible deck including a lever type mechanism having a hand lever having a fulcrum and a locking mechanism, the fulcrum being fastened to the handrail assembly, the lower end of the lever being affixed to the deck for actuating same, the locking mechanism being operative upon release of the lever to lock the deck in position.

Abstract: Improvement in a bulk loading facility having a fixed deck having a vertical column as a part thereof and a drop way hinged to the deck so that it can be raised or lowered for loading, the improvement comprising the drop way having a handrail assembly including a handrail and a post for the handrail, the handrail and the post hinged to each other, the post hinged to the drop way, the handrail hinged to the column, and a four-bar mechanism consisting of the drop way, the handrail, the post and a portion of the column between the handrail and the drop way, the four-bar mechanism constructed so that the sum of the lengths of the column portion and the top rail is greater than the sum of the lengths of the drop way and the post, whereby the drop way has an overcenter action during raising thereof which assists in maintaining the drop way in its raised position.