Abstract

A communication system enclosure structurally configured to provide enhanced access to a communication system component housed in the enclosure for repair and/or replacement. The communication system enclosure may include a housing portion, a component attachment portion structurally configured to support a communication system component within the housing portion, and a mounting portion structurally configured to provide for the component attachment portion to move between a first position where the component attachment portion is positioned within the housing portion and a second position in which the at least a portion of the component attachment portion extends out of the housing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

Abstract

A fiber optic adapter module may have a body portion, a tray portion that may be configured to be movingly coupled with the body portion, a cable access portion that may be configured to permit a fiber optic cable to enter an interior of the body portion, and a knockout portion. The tray portion may be configured to be pivotally coupled with the body portion such that the tray portion may be configure to selectively move relative to the body portion between a stowed position and a raised position. The knockout portion may have multiple knockout portions that may be configured to be separately removed from the body portion so as to be selective change an opening shape of the body portion, such as by providing a first opening shape arranged to selectively engage a first bulkhead adapter shape and/or selectively engage a first fiber connector or a second opening shape arranged to selectively engage a second bulkhead adapter shape and/or selectively engage a second fiber connector different from the first fiber connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A tap modification device is configured to modify an in-use signal tap to provide an enhanced frequency operating range. The device includes an operating frequency enhancement portion structurally configured to provide an enhanced operating frequency range of a signal tap. The operating frequency enhancement portion is structurally configured to provide the enhanced operating frequency range that extends up to at least about 1800 MHz. The operating frequency enhancement portion is structurally configured to couple with an in-use signal tap so as to modify the in-use signal tap to operate in the enhanced frequency range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 7/10 - Adaptations for transmission by electrical cable

Abstract

A communication system enclosure structurally configured to provide enhanced access to a communication system component housed in the enclosure for repair and/or replacement. The communication system enclosure may include a housing portion, a component attachment portion structurally configured to support a communication system component within the housing portion, and a mounting portion structurally configured to provide for the component attachment portion to move between a first position where the component attachment portion is positioned within the housing portion and a second position in which the at least a portion of the component attachment portion extends out of the housing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 1/02 - Constructional details

Abstract

An extender structurally configured to attach to a communication system enclosure to position the enclosure spaced apart from a mounting surface so as to provide space for slack cable storage between a back wall portion of the enclosure and the mounting surface. The extender may include an attachment portion structurally configured to attach to a communication system enclosure, a receiving portion structurally configured to receive a fastener for securing the communication system enclosure to the mounting surface; and a nesting portion structurally configured to allow the body portion to be arranged in a stacked configuration with a second extender.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 1/02 - Constructional details
• H04Q 1/06 - Cable ducts or mountings specially adapted for exchange installations

Abstract

An extender structurally configured to attach to a communication system enclosure to position the enclosure spaced apart from a mounting surface so as to provide space for slack cable storage between a back wall portion of the enclosure and the mounting surface. The extender may include an attachment portion structurally configured to attach to a communication system enclosure, a receiving portion structurally configured to receive a fastener for securing the communication system enclosure to the mounting surface; and a nesting portion structurally configured to allow the body portion to be arranged in a stacked configuration with a second extender.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A tap modification device is configured to modify an in-use signal tap to provide an enhanced frequency operating range. The device includes an operating frequency enhancement portion structurally configured to provide an enhanced operating frequency range of a signal tap. The operating frequency enhancement portion is structurally configured to provide the enhanced operating frequency range that extends up to at least about 1800 MHZ. The operating frequency enhancement portion is structurally configured to couple with an in-use signal tap so as to modify the in-use signal tap to operate in the enhanced frequency range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 9/00 - Details of switching devices, not covered by groups

Abstract

A cable management panel for optimizing management and storage of a slack portion of a fiber optic cable includes a base portion and a cable support portion that is configured to extend from the base portion. The cable support includes a curved portion configured to prevent a fiber optic cable that is wrapped around the curved portion from being bent beyond a minimum bend radius. The cable support is configured to provide a path structure for optimizing management and storage of different lengths of slack of fiber optic cables such that a selected path length from an end of the base portion to the curved portion of the cable support and back to the end of the base portion substantially matches a length of slack of a fiber optic cable such that the length of slack is maintained within the height of the base so as to eliminate the need for slack cable management structures in space about a rack to which the panel is mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means

Abstract

A coaxial cable connector includes a nut housing having a rearward cable receiving end and a forward end opposite said rearward end, a front nut assembly coupled to the forward end of the nut housing, and a conductive metal tubular insert shaft supported within the nut housing or the front nut assembly. The front nut assembly includes an entry body housing and a conductive terminal pin extending from a forward end of the front nut assembly, and the conductive metal tubular insert shaft has a rearward end portion. A nonconductive plastic tubular support sleeve has a forward end portion coupled with the rearward end portion of the conductive metal tubular insert shaft, a tubular gripping ferrule radially surrounds the metal insert shaft and the plastic support sleeve, and a tubular outer sleeve radially surrounds at least a portion of said gripping ferrule. The gripping ferrule and the tubular outer sleeve are configured to be moved relative to one another in an axial direction such that the gripping ferrule and the tubular outer sleeve are configured to engage one another, thereby causing the gripping ferrule to radially compress around the conductive metal tubular insert shaft and the nonconductive plastic tubular support sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/512 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
• H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
• H01R 103/00 - Two poles

Abstract

A packaging arrangement for a bundle of cable includes a planar packaging blank extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end. The blank includes a middle region extending from the first end to the second end between a first fold line and a second fold line, a first side extending from the first end to the second end and including a plurality of first flaps extending from the first fold line in a direction away from the second side in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a second side extending from the first end to the second end and including a plurality of second flaps extending from the second fold line in a direction away from the first side in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The blank is configured to be rolled into a cylindrical shape such that the first end overlaps the second end. The plurality of first flaps are configured to be folded radially inward relative to the cylindrical blank, and the plurality of second flaps are configured to be folded radially inward relative to the cylindrical blank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
• B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
• B65D 85/04 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles for coils of wire, rope or hose

Abstract

A telecommunications box includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion pivotally coupled with the first housing portion, an adapter panel removably coupled with the first housing portion, and an inner cover pivotally coupled with the first housing portion and removably coupled with the adapter panel. The adapter panel is configured to be uncoupled from the first housing so as to be pivotal with the inner cover relative to the first housing portion to a raised configuration that provides a technician with improved access to the adapter panel, and the adapter panel is configured to be uncoupled from the inner cover while remaining coupled with the first housing portion in a stowed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber optic connector includes a body portion and a coupling portion configured to be coupled with the body portion. The body portion is configured to receive a fiber optic cable, and the coupling portion is configured to radially compress a portion of the body portion onto an outer jacket of a fiber optic cable to clamp the outer jacket and to prevent relative axial movement between the fiber optic cable and the connector when the coupling portion is coupled with the body portion so as to mechanically couple the body portion with the fiber optic cable without having to use a crimping tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable clip structurally configured to facilitate a desired alignment of the cable clip relative to another cable clip and provide enhanced installation flexibility. The cable clip may include a cable capturing portion structurally configured to capture a communication cable, a mounting portion structurally configured to allow the cable clip to be mounted to a mounting surface after capturing the communication cable, and alignment portion structurally configured to interconnect the cable clip with a second cable clip to facilitate a desired alignment of the cable clip relative to the second cable clip during and after installment and to provide enhanced installation flexibility.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
• F16L 3/137 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and consisting of a flexible band
• F16L 3/22 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals

Abstract

A cable clip structurally configured to facilitate a desired alignment of the cable clip relative to another cable clip and provide enhanced installation flexibility. The cable clip may include a cable capturing portion structurally configured to capture a communication cable, a mounting portion structurally configured to allow the cable clip to be mounted to a mounting surface after capturing the communication cable, and alignment portion structurally configured to interconnect the cable clip with a second cable clip to facilitate a desired alignment of the cable clip relative to the second cable clip during and after installment and to provide enhanced installation flexibility.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
• F16L 3/02 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing

Abstract

A hardline connector may include a connector body portion, and a mandrel portion structurally configured to be positioned in the connector body portion. The mandrel portion may include a mandrel portion body portion and a mandrel portion strengthening portion, the mandrel portion body portion comprises a polymer, the mandrel portion strengthening portion may have a greater resistance to physical deformation in response to temperature than the mandrel portion body portion, and the mandrel portion body portion may include a cable receiving portion that is structurally configured to receive portions of a hardline cable. The mandrel portion body portion and the mandrel portion strength portion may be structurally configured to provide a reinforced plastic mandrel portion so as to prevent mandrel portion deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/59 - Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire
• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
• H01R 13/6581 - Shield structure
• H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
• H01R 101/00 - One pole

Abstract

A cable splicing device having a coupling portion structurally configured to move relative to a conducting portion to permit adjustment of a relative orientation between communication cables. The device may include a first connecting portion having a first cable interface port, a second cable interface port, and a first coupling portion and a second connecting portion having a third cable interface port, a fourth cable interface port, and a second coupling portion. The first coupling portion may be structurally configured to move between a first position operatively associated with the first cable interface port and a second position operatively associated with the second cable interface port so as to permit adjustment of an angular orientation of the first coupling portion relative to the second coupling portion and improve installation versatility and/or electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 15/10 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes

Abstract

A cable tap structurally configured to provide enhanced protection against radio frequency interference and environmental conditions. The cable tap may include a first housing portion, a second housing portion configured to attach to the first housing portion, and a barrier portion supported on the second housing portion and structurally configured to extend into an interior of the first and second housing portions when the first and second housing portions are in a loose condition to form a physical barrier to inhibit radio frequency interference and block the ingress of rain and debris into the interior to provide enhanced protection against radio frequency interference and environmental conditions when the first and second housing portions are in the loose condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
• H01R 24/54 - Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows

Abstract

A fastener structurally configured to secure an electronic component in an enclosure without using tools during installation to provide enhanced installation efficiency and simplicity. The fastener may include a housing portion having a plunger receiving portion, a plunger portion configured to be received in the plunger receiving portion, a biasing portion configured to be received on a distal end portion of the plunger portion, and an operating portion configured to be coupled with the plunger portion such that movement of the operating portion from a first position to a second position results in relative movement between the plunger portion and the plunger receiving portion such that the biasing portion is axially compressed and radially expanded so as to secure an electronic component in the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivetsMulti-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically
• F16B 19/12 - Hollow rivetsMulti-part rivets fastened by fluid pressure, including by explosion

Abstract

A multi-fiber reel and adapter assembly includes a base, a cable reel mounted to the base, and a plurality of adapters fixedly mounted to the base. The cable reel is configured to rotate relative to the base and the adapters, and each of the adapters is configured to couple a fiber optic cable from the cable reel with a fiber optic drop cable that is configured to run from the respective adapter to a location of an end user that is remote from the assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
• B65H 75/28 - Arrangements for securing ends of material
• B65H 75/44 - Constructional details
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cable splicing device having a coupling portion structurally configured to move relative to a conducting portion to permit adjustment of a relative orientation between communication cables. The device may include a first connecting portion having a first cable interface port, a second cable interface port, and a first coupling portion and a second connecting portion having a third cable interface port, a fourth cable interface port, and a second coupling portion. The first coupling portion may be structurally configured to move between a first position operatively associated with the first cable interface port and a second position operatively associated with the second cable interface port so as to permit adjustment of an angular orientation of the first coupling portion relative to the second coupling portion and improve installation versatility and/or electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations

Abstract

A reel (200) structurally configured to prevent unintentional unwinding of cable (208) from the reel. The reel may include a drum portion (202), a first flange portion (204) configured to be coupled with a first end of the drum portion, a second flange portion (206) configured to be coupled with a second end of the drum portion, and a retaining portion (210) configured to extend into a space (205) between the first and the second flange portions. The retaining portion may be structurally configured to permit payout of cable wound on the drum portion from the space between the first and the second flange portions. The retaining portion may be structurally configured to provide a radially inward biasing force that exceeds a radially outward biasing force of cable wound on the drum portion so as prevent unwinding of cable from the drum portion via the space between the first and the second flange portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
• B65H 75/28 - Arrangements for securing ends of material

Abstract

A cable enclosure may include a housing portion and a holding portion disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and structurally configured to alternatively hold an SC fiber optic adapter and an LC duplex fiber optic adapter. The housing portion may include a first side wall portion structurally configured to include a first cable receiving port that is structurally configured to receive a first cable in a sealed configuration, and a second side wall portion structurally configured to include a second cable receiving port structurally configured to receive a second cable in a sealed configuration. The first cable receiving port may be structurally configured to be aligned with a center of the holding portion, and the second cable receiving port may be structurally configured to be offset from the first cable receiving port and from a center of the holding portion. The first cable receiving port may be structurally configured to sealingly receive and align a cable terminated with an SC connector with a port of an SC adapter held by the holding portion, and the second cable receiving port may be structurally configured to sealingly receive and align a cable terminated with an LC connector with a port of an LC adapter held by the holding portion such that the enclosure is structurally configured to permit alternative use with an SC terminated cable and SC adapter and an LC terminated cable and LC adapter while minimizing bending of the SC terminated cable and the LC terminated cable so as to mitigate signal loss.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cable tap structurally configured to provide enhanced protection against radio frequency interference and environmental conditions. The cable tap may include a first housing portion, a second housing portion configured to attach to the first housing portion, and a barrier portion supported on the second housing portion and structurally configured to extend into an interior of the first and second housing portions when the first and second housing portions are in a loose condition to form a physical barrier to inhibit radio frequency interference and block the ingress of rain and debris into the interior to provide enhanced protection against radio frequency interference and environmental conditions when the first and second housing portions are in the loose condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A connector includes: a first body portion; a second body portion configured to be connected to the first body portion; and a mandrel. The mandrel may comprise a seizure portion and a tubular portion; the seizure portion may have a cantilevered engagement portion structurally configured to physically engage a retention portion of the second body portion; the tubular portion may be structurally configured to position a center conductor portion of a cable in electrical contact with a conductive pin portion; and the conductive pin portion may be structurally configured to engage a female port while the cantilevered engagement portion and retention portion collectively resist rotation of the mandrel and center conductor portion relative to the second body portion to enhance longevity of an electrical connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
• H01R 103/00 - Two poles

Abstract

A hardline connector may include a connector body portion, and a mandrel portion structurally configured to be positioned in the connector body portion. The mandrel portion may include a mandrel portion body portion and a mandrel portion strengthening portion, the mandrel portion body portion comprises a polymer, the mandrel portion strengthening portion may have a greater resistance to physical deformation in response to temperature than the mandrel portion body portion, and the mandrel portion body portion may include a cable receiving portion that is structurally configured to receive portions of a hardline cable. The mandrel portion body portion and the mandrel portion strength portion may be structurally configured to provide a reinforced plastic mandrel portion so as to prevent mandrel portion deformation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables

Abstract

A fastener structurally configured to secure an electronic component in an enclosure without using tools during installation to provide enhanced installation efficiency and simplicity. The fastener may include a housing portion having a plunger receiving portion, a plunger portion configured to be received in the plunger receiving portion, a biasing portion configured to be received on a distal end portion of the plunger portion, and an operating portion configured to be coupled with the plunger portion such that movement of the operating portion from a first position to a second position results in relative movement between the plunger portion and the plunger receiving portion such that the biasing portion is axially compressed and radially expanded so as to secure an electronic component in the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivetsMulti-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

Abstract

A fiber optic connector that may be configured to mitigate against signal degradation when the connector is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations. The connector may include a fiber coupler that optically couples an optical fiber and a fiber portion. The fiber coupler may include a fiber guide, and a biasing member that may be configured to bias the fiber guide axially in at least a portion of the fiber coupler between a first position and a second position. The fiber guide may be configured to align respective ends of the optical fiber and the fiber portion. The fiber guide may configured to be released to permit the biasing member to move the fiber guide from the first position to the second position such that the end of the optical fiber may be biasingly urged to contact with the end of the fiber portion so as to biasingly maintain optical coupling between the optical fiber and the fiber portion and mitigate against signal loss by biasingly urging against movement of the end of the optical fiber relative to the end of the fiber portion during operation of the connection and when the connector is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cable splicing device may include a first portion having a first connection portion structurally configured to connect to a first communication cable and a second portion having a second connection portion structurally configured to connect to a second communication cable. The second portion may be structurally configured to rotate relative to the first portion to adjust an angular orientation of the second connecting portion relative to the first connecting portion so as to permit adjustment of an angular orientation of the first connecting portion relative to the second connecting portion and improve installation versatility and electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables

Abstract

A cable tap structurally configured to maintain an electrical ground between loosely coupled housing portions to prevent or inhibit radio frequency interference. The cable tap may include a first housing portion structurally configured to connect to an input communication cable, a second housing portion structurally configured to connect an output communication cable, a signal processing portion structurally configured to receive and process a signal from the input communication cable and route a processed signal to the output communication cable; and a biasing portion structurally configured to maintain an electrically conductive connection between the first housing portion and the second housing portion when the first housing portion is loosely coupled with the second housing portion and the signal processing portion is receiving the signal from the input communication cable so as to ground the first housing portion to the second housing portion and provide enhanced RF shielding.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/659 - Shield structure with plural ports for distinct connectors
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A cable sealing device structurally configured to form a watertight seal where a communication cable is received through a pass-through port. The cable sealing device may include a housing portion structurally configured to mount onto the cable and a sealing member at least partially housed in an interior space of the housing portion. The sealing member being structurally configured to create a seal between the housing portion and the cable and/or between a first end portion of the housing portion and a surface surrounding the pass-through port to enhance simplicity of installation and sealing effectiveness of the sealing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G02B 6/50 - Underground or underwater installationInstallation through tubing, conduits or ducts

Abstract

A device for managing communication cables within an enclosure structurally configured to permit changing of an angular orientation of the cable engagement surface and to provide the cable engagement surface with enhanced strength for supporting and routing cables inside the enclosure. The device may include a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a cable engagement portion extending between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The cable engagement portion may be structurally configured to engage the one or more communication cables. The proximal end portion may include a mounting portion structurally configured to allow the angular orientation of the device within the enclosure to be changed without detaching the device from the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/06 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle
• G02B 6/46 - Processes or apparatus adapted for installing optical fibres or optical cables

Abstract

A male termination arrangement may include a body portion, a resistor portion structurally configured to be positioned within the body portion, and a floating portion structurally configured to be positioned within the body portion. The floating portion may be structurally configured to contact a biasing portion, the resistor portion may be structurally configured to connect to the floating portion, and the floating portion may be structurally configured to move within a floating cavity portion in response to external force to eliminate noise introduced to the resistor portion so as to mitigate noise introduced to a network to which the termination arrangement is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
• H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
• H01R 24/42 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches
• H01R 103/00 - Two poles

Abstract

A hardline cable splice block has a biased conductor receiving portion that provides enhanced electrical performance, including: a body that includes an end port and an additional port that opens in a direction perpendicular to the end port portion; an electrically conductive contact portion supported in and electrically isolated from the body; and electrically conductive receiving portions that are disposed in the end port portion and in the additional port portion and including a biasing portion. A first one of the receiving portions is engaged by a first connector via the end port portion such that the biasing portion of the first one of the receiving portions urges the housing portion of the first one of the receiving portions against the housing portion of a second one of the receiving portions and urges the housing portion of the second one of the receiving portions into engagement with the electrically conductive contact portion, and a second one of the receiving portions is engaged by a second connector via the additional port portion such that the biasing portion of the second one of the receiving portions urges the housing portion of the second one of the receiving portions into contact with the housing portion of the first one of the receiving portions and the electrically conductive contact portion such that the first and second receiving portions provide a signal pathway from an input conductor to an output conductor with reduced electrical noise so as to provide enhanced electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 15/117 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes for multiconductor cables
• H02G 15/08 - Cable junctions

Abstract

A connector includes: a first body portion; a second body portion configured to be connected to the first body portion; and a mandrel. The mandrel may comprise a seizure portion and a tubular portion; the seizure portion may have a cantilevered engagement portion structurally configured to physically engage a retention portion of the second body portion; the tubular portion may be structurally configured to position a center conductor portion of a cable in electrical contact with a conductive pin portion; and the conductive pin portion may be structurally configured to engage a female port while the cantilevered engagement portion and retention portion collectively resist rotation of the mandrel and center conductor portion relative to the second body portion to enhance longevity of an electrical connection.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
• H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
• H01R 101/00 - One pole

Abstract

A fiber optic connector that may be configured to mitigate against signal degradation when the connector is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations. The connector may include a fiber coupler that optically couples an optical fiber and a fiber portion. The fiber coupler may include a fiber guide, and a biasing member that may be configured to bias the fiber guide axially in at least a portion of the fiber coupler between a first position and a second position. The fiber guide may be configured to align respective ends of the optical fiber and the fiber portion. The fiber guide may configured to be released to permit the biasing member to move the fiber guide from the first position to the second position such that the end of the optical fiber may be biasingly urged to contact with the end of the fiber portion so as to biasingly maintain optical coupling between the optical fiber and the fiber portion and mitigate against signal loss by biasingly urging against movement of the end of the optical fiber relative to the end of the fiber portion during operation of the connection and when the connector is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cable splicing device may include a first portion having a first connection portion structurally configured to connect to a first communication cable and a second portion having a second connection portion structurally configured to connect to a second communication cable. The second portion may be structurally configured to rotate relative to the first portion to adjust an angular orientation of the second connecting portion relative to the first connecting portion so as to permit adjustment of an angular orientation of the first connecting portion relative to the second connecting portion and improve installation versatility and electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base
• H01R 24/54 - Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows

Abstract

A cable tap structurally configured to maintain an electrical ground between loosely coupled housing portions to prevent or inhibit radio frequency interference. The cable tap may include a first housing portion structurally configured to connect to an input communication cable, a second housing portion structurally configured to connect an output communication cable, a signal processing portion structurally configured to receive and process a signal from the input communication cable and route a processed signal to the output communication cable; and a biasing portion structurally configured to maintain an electrically conductive connection between the first housing portion and the second housing portion when the first housing portion is loosely coupled with the second housing portion and the signal processing portion is receiving the signal from the input communication cable so as to ground the first housing portion to the second housing portion and provide enhanced RF shielding.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 7/10 - Adaptations for transmission by electrical cable
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

A cable sealing device structurally configured to form a watertight seal where a communication cable is received through a pass-through port. The cable sealing device may include a housing portion structurally configured to mount onto the cable and a sealing member at least partially housed in an interior space of the housing portion. The sealing member being structurally configured to create a seal between the housing portion and the cable and/or between a first end portion of the housing portion and a surface surrounding the pass-through port to enhance simplicity of installation and sealing effectiveness of the sealing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A device for managing communication cables within an enclosure structurally configured to permit changing of an angular orientation of the cable engagement surface and to provide the cable engagement surface with enhanced strength for supporting and routing cables inside the enclosure. The device may include a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a cable engagement portion extending between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The cable engagement portion may be structurally configured to engage the one or more communication cables. The proximal end portion may include a mounting portion structurally configured to allow the angular orientation of the device within the enclosure to be changed without detaching the device from the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H04Q 1/06 - Cable ducts or mountings specially adapted for exchange installations

Abstract

A male termination arrangement may include a body portion, a resistor portion structurally configured to be positioned within the body portion, and a floating portion structurally configured to be positioned within the body portion. The floating portion may be structurally configured to contact a biasing portion, the resistor portion may be structurally configured to connect to the floating portion, and the floating portion may be structurally configured to move within a floating cavity portion in response to external force to eliminate noise introduced to the resistor portion so as to mitigate noise introduced to a network to which the termination arrangement is connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
• H01P 1/26 - Dissipative terminations
• H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
• H01R 24/44 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches comprising impedance matching means
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component

Abstract

A hardline cable splice block has a biased conductor receiving portion that provides enhanced electrical performance, including: a body that includes an end port and an additional port that opens in a direction perpendicular to the end port portion; an electrically conductive contact portion supported in and electrically isolated from the body; and electrically conductive receiving portions that are disposed in the end port portion and in the additional port portion and including a biasing portion. A first one of the receiving portions is engaged by a first connector via the end port portion such that the biasing portion of the first one of the receiving portions urges the housing portion of the first one of the receiving portions against the housing portion of a second one of the receiving portions and urges the housing portion of the second one of the receiving portions into engagement with the electrically conductive contact portion, and a second one of the receiving portions is engaged by a second connector via the additional port portion such that the biasing portion of the second one of the receiving portions urges the housing portion of the second one of the receiving portions into contact with the housing portion of the first one of the receiving portions and the electrically conductive contact portion such that the first and second receiving portions provide a signal pathway from an input conductor to an output conductor with reduced electrical noise so as to provide enhanced electrical performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 24/54 - Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows
• H02G 7/00 - Overhead installations of electric lines or cables
• H01R 103/00 - Two poles

Abstract

A modular fiber cable patching system may include a base portion and a fiber management portion structurally configured to be received in the base portion. The fiber management portion may include a holding portion structurally configured to removably receive a patching portion and a storage portion structurally configured to store a fiber optic cable. The storage portion may include a spool holder portion structurally configured to releasably mount a cable spool portion for rotation relative to the spool holder portion. The storage portion may be structurally configured to detach from the holding portion such that the holding portion and the storage portion are structurally configured to be used separately or together as a standalone arrangement. The fiber management portion may be structurally configured to slide into the base portion via an open front side of the base portion and an open rear side of the base portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber distribution point structurally configured to minimize an interior space of a closure required to receive the fiber distribution point and to provide enhanced access to the fiber distribution point. The fiber distribution point may include a fiber management portion, a first mounting portion configured to pivot the fiber management portion between a first position and a second position, a second mounting portion configured to move the fiber management portion between the second position and a third position which is distal from the pivot axis, and, a third mounting portion configured to allow rotation of the fiber management portion about an axis of rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G02B 6/50 - Underground or underwater installationInstallation through tubing, conduits or ducts

Abstract

A fastener tightening tool may include a first handle portion configured to pivot relative to the first handle portion. The first handle portion may have a first grasping portion and a first fastener engaging portion and the second handle portion may have a second grasping portion and a second fastener engaging portion. The tool may include an adjusting portion structurally configured to adjust the spacing between the first fastener engaging portion and the second fastener engaging portion when the tool is in a closed position and a closure limiting portion structurally configured to limit the minimum spacing between the first fastener engaging portion and the second engaging portion when the tool is in a closed position. The first fastener engaging portion and the second fastener engaging portion may be laterally offset to mitigate against access interference.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 7/10 - Joints with adjustable fulcrum

Abstract

A modular fiber cable patching system may include a base portion and a fiber management portion structurally configured to be received in the base portion. The fiber management portion may include a holding portion structurally configured to removably receive a patching portion and a storage portion structurally configured to store a fiber optic cable. The storage portion may include a spool holder portion structurally configured to releasably mount a cable spool portion for rotation relative to the spool holder portion. The storage portion may be structurally configured to detach from the holding portion such that the holding portion and the storage portion are structurally configured to be used separately or together as a standalone arrangement. The fiber management portion may be structurally configured to slide into the base portion via an open front side of the base portion and an open rear side of the base portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber distribution point structurally configured to minimize an interior space of a closure required to receive the fiber distribution point and to provide enhanced access to the fiber distribution point. The fiber distribution point may include a fiber management portion, a first mounting portion configured to pivot the fiber management portion between a first position and a second position, a second mounting portion configured to move the fiber management portion between the second position and a third position which is distal from the pivot axis, and, a third mounting portion configured to allow rotation of the fiber management portion about an axis of rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fastener tightening tool may include a first handle portion configured to pivot relative to the first handle portion. The first handle portion may have a first grasping portion and a first fastener engaging portion and the second handle portion may have a second grasping portion and a second fastener engaging portion. The tool may include an adjusting portion structurally configured to adjust the spacing between the first fastener engaging portion and the second fastener engaging portion when the tool is in a closed position and a closure limiting portion structurally configured to limit the minimum spacing between the first fastener engaging portion and the second engaging portion when the tool is in a closed position. The first fastener engaging portion and the second fastener engaging portion may be laterally offset to mitigate against access interference.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 7/04 - Jaws adjustable

Abstract

A network access point enclosure is configured to house a splice tray that is configured to pivot to provide increased access to opposite sides of the splice tray during assembly. The enclosure includes a base, a cover configured to be sealingly coupled with the base to form a housing, and a splice tray configured to be pivotally coupled with the base. The splice tray is configured to be pivoted between a first orientation relative to the base and a second orientation relative to the base. The splice tray is configured to form a larger angle relative to the base in the first orientation than in the second orientation, and the splice tray is configured to provide increased access to a front side of the splice tray and a rear side of the splice tray in the first orientation than in the second orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

An optical fiber connector sub-assembly for an optical fiber connector includes a ferrule configured to hold an optical fiber therein along an axis of the ferrule and a ferrule holder configured to hold the ferrule. The ferrule has an end face at which the optical fiber is terminated, and the ferrule holder includes a base in which the ferrule is configured to be seated. The sub-assembly includes a ferrule basket including an inner sleeve slidably coupled with an outer sleeve and configured to isolate a front end of the connector from a rear end of the connector such that the ferrule is isolated from movement of the rear end of the connector. The ferrule basket is configured to receive the ferrule holder therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A reel includes a first reel member and a second reel member. The first reel member includes a first barrel portion, a first flange portion, and a first hub portion, and the second reel member includes a second barrel portion, a second flange portion, and a second hub portion. The first barrel portion and the second barrel portion are configured to be coupled with one another. The first barrel portion includes an inner wall and an outer wall that are spaced apart from one another in a radial direction of the first barrel portion, and the first barrel portion, the first flange portion, and the first hub portion are portions of a first single piece structure of unitary construction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 75/14 - Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
• B65H 75/22 - Constructional details collapsibleConstructional details with removable parts

Abstract

A fiber routing arrangement configured to route optical fibers between modules of a fiber management system so as to enhance expansion of the fiber management system includes: a fiber entry portion including first, second, and side edge fiber passages; and a fiber bridge including a bridge first fiber passage. The various fiber passages are structurally configured to provide a passage for an optical fiber from an area outside of a fiber management system to an area of the fiber management system that is below the fiber entry portion, to provide a passage for the optical fiber from an area outside of the fiber management system to an area of the fiber management system that is located adjacent to the side edge fiber passage portion, and to provide passage for the optical fiber from an area outside of a fiber management system to an area of the fiber management system that is above the fiber entry portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber routing arrangement configured to route optical fibers between modules of a fiber management system so as to enhance expansion of the fiber management system includes: a fiber entry portion including first, second, and side edge fiber passages; and a fiber bridge including a bridge first fiber passage. The various fiber passages are structurally configured to provide a passage for an optical fiber from an area outside of a fiber management system to an area of the fiber management system that is below the fiber entry portion, to provide a passage for the optical fiber from an area outside of the fiber management system to an area of the fiber management system that is located adjacent to the side edge fiber passage portion, and to provide passage for the optical fiber from an area outside of a fiber management system to an area of the fiber management system that is above the fiber entry portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means

Abstract

An enclosure may include a body portion, a base portion structurally configured to be mounted to a wall portion of the body portion, a component holder portion structurally configured to be pivotally coupled with the base portion and to mountingly receive an electronic component, and a selector portion structurally configured to selectively permit relative movement between the component holder portion and the base portion. The selector portion may be structurally configured to be moved from a first position, where the component holder portion is held proximate the base portion, and a second portion, where the component holder portion is permitted to pivot away from the base portion through the range of relative movement so as to provide enhanced access to an electronic component mounted on the component holder portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
• H02G 3/03 - Cooling

Abstract

An enclosure may include a body portion, a base portion structurally configured to be mounted to a wall portion of the body portion, a component holder portion structurally configured to be pivotally coupled with the base portion and to mountingly receive an electronic component, and a selector portion structurally configured to selectively permit relative movement between the component holder portion and the base portion. The selector portion may be structurally configured to be moved from a first position, where the component holder portion is held proximate the base portion, and a second portion, where the component holder portion is permitted to pivot away from the base portion through the range of relative movement so as to provide enhanced access to an electronic component mounted on the component holder portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/16 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack on hinges or pivots

Abstract

A coupler configured to cover an exposed portion of an optical fiber in a jacketless portion of a fiber optic cable and mechanically couple the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic connector includes a cover portion that is configured to be disposed around a fiber optic cable. A jacketless portion of the cable extends along a length of the cable between a jacketed portion of the cable and a fiber optic connector. The cover portion is configured to provide a mechanical connection between the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic connector so as to enhance a connection of the fiber optic connector to the fiber optic cable. The cover portion is configured to protect an exposed portion of the optical fiber that extends through the jacketless portion of the fiber optic cable so as to enhance a connection of the fiber optic connector to the fiber optic cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cable retainer may be structurally configured to be coupled with a profile of a fiber distribution cabinet so as to retain a cable in the profile and maximize space in the profile. The cable retainer may include an inner retaining portion structurally configured to be received in a cable receiving portion in a profile of a fiber distribution cabinet, a neck portion extending from the inner retaining portion and structurally configured to be received in an opening through a wall portion of the profile to the cable receiving portion, an outer retaining portion structurally configured to extend from the neck portion in a direction away from the inner retaining portion. The inner retaining portion may be structurally configured to pass through the opening when disposed in a first orientation relative to the opening, and wherein the inner retaining portion is structurally configured to be prevented from passing through the opening when disposed in a second orientation relative to the opening. The neck portion may be structurally configured to permit the inner retaining portion to be rotated relative to the profile from the first orientation to the second orientation when the neck portion is received in the opening such that the inner retaining portion is configured to engage an inner surface portion of the wall portion and the outer retaining portion is configured to engage an outer surface portion of the wall portion so as to couple the retainer with the profile and retain a cable in the cable receiving portion. The inner retaining portion may be configured to extend into the cable receiving portion by a thickness of the inner retaining portion such that the thickness of the inner retaining portion is configured to be less than about 1.9 mm so as to maximize a space in the cable receiving portion between the inner retaining portion and the bottommost wall portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
• H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps

Abstract

A cable network system for bidirectionally communicating signals at an enhanced duplex frequency range, which may be between about 5 MHz and about 650 MHz. This system may include a first amplifier, which may be configured to condition an upstream signal proceeding from a subscriber premises to a headend, without necessarily conditioning a downstream signal proceeding from the headend to the subscriber premises, a second amplifier, which may be configured to condition the downstream signal without necessarily conditioning the upstream signal, and a shaping circuit, which may condition the upstream and downstream signals. This system also may simultaneously, or in an overlapping or offset manner, communicate signals at a full duplex frequency range without a diplex filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 3/38 - Repeater circuits for signals in two different frequency ranges transmitted in opposite directions over the same transmission path
• H03F 1/02 - Modifications of amplifiers to raise the efficiency, e.g. gliding Class A stages, use of an auxiliary oscillation
• H04B 3/08 - Control of transmissionEqualising by the transmitted signal in negative-feedback path of line amplifier
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex

Abstract

A cable retainer may be structurally configured to be coupled with a profile of a fiber distribution cabinet so as to retain a cable in the profile and maximize space in the profile. The cable retainer may include an inner retaining portion structurally configured to be received in a cable receiving portion in a profile of a fiber distribution cabinet, a neck portion extending from the inner retaining portion and structurally configured to be received in an opening through a wall portion of the profile to the cable receiving portion, an outer retaining portion structurally configured to extend from the neck portion in a direction away from the inner retaining portion. The inner retaining portion may be structurally configured to pass through the opening when disposed in a first orientation relative to the opening, and wherein the inner retaining portion is structurally configured to be prevented from passing through the opening when disposed in a second orientation relative to the opening. The neck portion may be structurally configured to permit the inner retaining portion to be rotated relative to the profile from the first orientation to the second orientation when the neck portion is received in the opening such that the inner retaining portion is configured to engage an inner surface portion of the wall portion and the outer retaining portion is configured to engage an outer surface portion of the wall portion so as to couple the retainer with the profile and retain a cable in the cable receiving portion. The inner retaining portion may be configured to extend into the cable receiving portion by a thickness of the inner retaining portion such that the thickness of the inner retaining portion is configured to be less than about 1.9 mm so as to maximize a space in the cable receiving portion between the inner retaining portion and the bottommost wall portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber cable distribution panel that may be structurally configured to provide enhanced panel configurations on a mounting rack. The panel may include a main portion configured to be coupled with a mounting rack; a cable storage portion that may configured to be coupled with the main portion; a cable management portion that may be configured to be located in an interior of the cable storage portion; and a fiber connection portion that may be configured to be located in the interior of the cable storage portion. The body portion and the cable storage portion may be configured to permit the cable management portion to receive an additional slack length of a fiber optic input cable while the fiber optic input cable is coupled with the fiber connection portion so as to provide slack cable storage in the interior of the cable storage portion when relocating of the panel to a different position on the mounting rack.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A fiber cable distribution panel that may be structurally configured to provide enhanced panel configurations on a mounting rack. The panel may include a main portion configured to be coupled with a mounting rack; a cable storage portion that may configured to be coupled with the main portion; a cable management portion that may be configured to be located in an interior of the cable storage portion; and a fiber connection portion that may be configured to be located in the interior of the cable storage portion. The body portion and the cable storage portion may be configured to permit the cable management portion to receive an additional slack length of a fiber optic input cable while the fiber optic input cable is coupled with the fiber connection portion so as to provide slack cable storage in the interior of the cable storage portion when relocating of the panel to a different position on the mounting rack.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A coupler configured to cover an exposed portion of an optical fiber in a jacketless portion of a fiber optic cable and mechanically couple the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic connector includes a cover portion that may be configured to be disposed around a fiber optic cable. A jacketless portion of the cable may extend along a length of the cable between a jacketed portion of the cable and a fiber optic connector; the cover portion may be configured to provide a mechanical connection between the cable and the fiber optic connector so as to enhance a connection of the fiber optic connector to the cable; and the cover portion may be configured to protect an exposed portion of an optical fiber that extends through the jacketless portion of the cable so as to so as to enhance a connection of the fiber optic connector to the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A system for communicating wireless signals over a cable network includes a wireless over cable (WoC) amplifier configured to communicate wireless frequency band signals with a modem. The system may also include a WoC splitter configured to communicate the wireless frequency band signals with the WoC amplifier directly or via one or more cables, and a WoC adapter configured to receive the wireless frequency band signals from the WoC splitter via one or more cables and transmit the wireless frequency band signals wirelessly to one or more wireless communication devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 5/16 - Half-duplex systemsSimplex/duplex switchingTransmission of break signals
• H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference
• H04L 49/25 - Routing or path finding in a switch fabric
• H04N 21/4363 - Adapting the video stream to a specific local network, e.g. a Bluetooth® network
• H04N 21/61 - Network physical structureSignal processing

Abstract

Embodiments provide an attachment device configured to attach a conduit to a support and to relieve strain on the conduit, including: a body portion; and a protruding portion extending from the body portion. The body portion may have a first end and a second end, wherein the second end may be opposite to the first end along a length of the body portion. The protruding portion may extend from the body portion by a depth in a direction of a thickness of the body portion. The protruding portion may extend along the longitudinal direction of the body portion. The protruding portion may be structurally configured to engage a conduit to prevent movement of the conduit relative to the attachment device in a direction of a height of the attachment device so as to relieve strain on the conduit resulting from a hanging weight of the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/04 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing and pressing it against a wall or other support
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

A fiber optic cable cutting tool may include a body portion structurally configured to receive a fiber optic cable, a cutting portion holding portion structurally configured to be supported by the body portion, and a sliding portion structurally configured to be slidingly received by a portion of the body portion. The cutting portion holding portion may be structurally configured to receive a biasing portion and to fixedly hold the cutting portion, and the body portion may be structurally configured to set a length of a jacket of a fiber optic cable to be cut by the cutting portion. The sliding portion may be structurally configured to slide relative to the body portion so as overcome a force of the biasing portion and urge the cutting portion toward a cable held by the body portion such that the cutting portion is configured to consistently cut a jacket of the fiber optic cable held by body portion along the set length as the body portion is slid relative to the fiber optic cable without cutting a fiber in the fiber optic cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/25 - Preparing the ends of light guides for coupling, e.g. cutting

Abstract

A cable cutting tool (300) includes a body portion (310) structurally configured to receive a cable, a cutting portion holding portion (330) structurally configured to be supported by the body portion (310), and a sliding portion (340) structurally configured to be slidingly received by a portion of the body portion (310). The cutting portion holding portion (330) is structurally configured to receive a biasing portion (334) and to fixedly hold the cutting portion (336), and the body portion (310) may be structurally configured to set a length of a jacket of a cable to be cut by the cutting portion (336). The sliding portion (340) is structurally configured to slide relative to the body portion (310) so as overcome a force of the biasing portion (334) and urge the cutting portion (336) toward a cable (200) held by the body portion (310) such that the cutting portion (336) is configured to consistently cut a jacket (210) of the cable (200) held by body portion (310) along the set length as the body portion (310) is slid relative to the cable (200) without cutting an element contained by the jacket (210) of the cable (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/46 - Processes or apparatus adapted for installing optical fibres or optical cables
• H02G 1/12 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for removing insulation or armouring from cables, e.g. from the end thereof

Abstract

A node pedestal includes a box having side walls and end walls, a pedestal housing configured to be removably coupled with the box, and vertical supports adjacent each of the end walls of the box. A horizontal crossbeam extends in a longitudinal direction from one of the vertical supports to the other one of the vertical supports. The pedestal housing includes opposite end walls and a locking mechanism on each of the opposite end wall. The locking mechanisms are configured to secure the housing to the box.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02B 1/50 - Pedestal- or pad-mounted casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor

Abstract

Embodiments provide an attachment device configured to attach a conduit to a support and to relieve strain on the conduit, including: a body portion; and a protruding portion extending from the body portion. The body portion may have a first end and a second end, wherein the second end may be opposite to the first end along a length of the body portion. The protruding portion may extend from the body portion by a depth in a direction of a thickness of the body portion. The protruding portion may extend along the longitudinal direction of the body portion. The protruding portion may be structurally configured to engage a conduit to prevent movement of the conduit relative to the attachment device in a direction of a height of the attachment device so as to relieve strain on the conduit resulting from a hanging weight of the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
• F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
• F16B 7/04 - Clamping or clipping connections
• H02G 3/34 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using separate protective tubing

Abstract

A cable distribution enclosure may include a body portion and a tray portion. The tray portion may be structurally configured to permit a user to configure the enclosure with a fiber optic splitter module held by a first side portion and having input and output ports extending through the access portion so as to permit preterminated fiber optic drop cables that extend to an exterior of the enclosure to be coupled with the input outport ports of the fiber optic splitter module without accessing the first side portion of the tray portion, and to alternatively configure the enclosure with an fiber optic pigtail that extends from the first side portion through the access portion to a second splice portion at the second side portion so as to permit a fiber optic drop cable that extends to an interior of the enclosure to be coupled with the fiber optic pigtail at the second splice portion without accessing the first side portion of the tray portion so as to enhance connectivity of the fiber optic enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable distribution enclosure may include a body portion and a tray portion. The tray portion may be structurally configured to permit a user to configure the enclosure with a fiber optic splitter module held by a first side portion and having input and output ports extending through the access portion so as to permit preterminated fiber optic drop cables that extend to an exterior of the enclosure to be coupled with the input outport ports of the fiber optic splitter module without accessing the first side portion of the tray portion, and to alternatively configure the enclosure with an fiber optic pigtail that extends from the first side portion through the access portion to a second splice portion at the second side portion so as to permit a fiber optic drop cable that extends to an interior of the enclosure to be coupled with the fiber optic pigtail at the second splice portion without accessing the first side portion of the tray portion so as to enhance connectivity of the fiber optic enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable retainer for a port of an enclosure is configured to permit a pre-connectorized cable to be inserted into and removed from the port with a connector attached to the cable, including a cable retaining portion configured to receive a cable. The cable retaining portion comprises a cable receiving portion; the cable receiving portion comprises a cable engaging portion; the cable receiving portion is configured to align with an opening in a sealing portion so as to permit the cable to extend through both the cable receiving portion and the opening; and the cable engaging portion is configured to grip a cable that runs through a port such that the retainer limits axial movement of the cable relative to the port so as to limit tension strain on the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 5/02 - Sealing
• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

Abstract

A cable holder may include a body portion, a cable receiving portion structurally configured to extend through the body portion along a longitudinal axis of the body portion, and a sealing portion structurally configured to be coupled with the body portion. The sealing portion may include an engagement portion structurally configured to extend radially inward from the body portion into the cable receiving portion so as to narrow a cross-sectional passage through the cable receiving portion. A first portion of the engagement portion may be structurally configured to sealingly engage a cable having a first outside diameter that is greater than or equal to a first diameter and less than a second diameter, and the first portion and the second portion may be structurally configured to sealingly engage a cable having a second outside diameter that is greater than or equal to the second diameter such that the cable holder is structurally configured to sealingly hold cables having different sized diameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A telecommunication component mounting device configured to selectively position a telecommunication component in an installed position and in an increased access position to provide enhanced access to the component, includes: a first mounting portion configured to attach a telecommunication component to an enclosure; and a second mounting portion configured to attach the component to the enclosure. The first mounting portion comprises a moving portion that is configured to engage the enclosure to limit pivoting movement of the component in a direction away from the enclosure in an increased access position, and to secure the component in an installed position; and the moving portion is configured to cooperate with the enclosure to retain the component in the increased access position so as to provide enhanced access to the component for connection of wires and/or cables to the component in the increased access position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 1/02 - Constructional details

Abstract

A telecommunication component mounting system configured to allow mounting of different sized components, including: a first mounting portion configured to attach a telecommunication component to an enclosure; and a second mounting portion configured to attach the telecommunication component to the enclosure. The first mounting portion comprises a moving portion that is configured to engage the enclosure; the moving portion comprises a retaining portion that is configured to engage an engaging portion of the enclosure such that the retaining portion slidingly moves relative to the engaging portion; the retaining portion is a curved slot; and the moving portion is configured to rotate about an axis such that different sized telecommunication components are permitted to be mounted in the enclosure so as to avoid a need for different mounting parts for different sized telecommunication components, thereby resulting in a reduction of parts needed to mount different sized telecommunication components to the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 1/02 - Constructional details

Abstract

A cable marking clip for securing to a connector of a cable such that axial movement of the cable marking clip relative to the connector is prevented includes an outer portion; and an inner portion attached to the outer portion at an end. The outer portion is configured to engage a connector having strain relief grooves and the inner portion is configured to be received radially between the connector and a cable so as to prevent axial movement of the cable marking clip relative to connectors with and without strain relief grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable holder may include a body portion, a cable receiving portion structurally configured to extend through the body portion along a longitudinal axis of the body portion, and a sealing portion structurally configured to be coupled with the body portion. The sealing portion may include an engagement portion structurally configured to extend radially inward from the body portion into the cable receiving portion so as to narrow a cross-sectional passage through the cable receiving portion. A first portion of the engagement portion may be structurally configured to sealingly engage a cable having a first outside diameter that is greater than or equal to a first diameter and less than a second diameter, and the first portion and the second portion may be structurally configured to sealingly engage a cable having a second outside diameter that is greater than or equal to the second diameter such that the cable holder is structurally configured to sealingly hold cables having different sized diameters.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Goods & Services

Fiber optic cables

Abstract

A telecommunication component mounting device configured to selectively position a telecommunication component in an installed position and in an increased access position to provide enhanced access to the component, includes: a first mounting portion configured to attach a telecommunication component to an enclosure; and a second mounting portion configured to attach the component to the enclosure. The first mounting portion comprises a moving portion that is configured to engage the enclosure to limit pivoting movement of the component in a direction away from the enclosure in an increased access position, and to secure the component in an installed position; and the moving portion is configured to cooperate with the enclosure to retain the component in the increased access position so as to provide enhanced access to the component for connection of wires and/or cables to the component in the increased access position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/18 - Construction of rack or frame

Abstract

A telecommunication component mounting system configured to allow mounting of different sized components, including: a first mounting portion configured to attach a telecommunication component to an enclosure; and a second mounting portion configured to attach the telecommunication component to the enclosure. The first mounting portion comprises a moving portion that is configured to engage the enclosure; the moving portion comprises a retaining portion that is configured to engage an engaging portion of the enclosure such that the retaining portion slidingly moves relative to the engaging portion; the retaining portion is a curved slot; and the moving portion is configured to rotate about an axis such that different sized telecommunication components are permitted to be mounted in the enclosure so as to avoid a need for different mounting parts for different sized telecommunication components, thereby resulting in a reduction of parts needed to mount different sized telecommunication components to the enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04M 1/02 - Constructional features of telephone sets
• H05K 7/16 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack on hinges or pivots

Abstract

A cable enclosure may include a body portion including an exterior surface portion having an attachment portion that may be structurally configured to couple with a mounting portion of a telecommunications component. A first portion of the attachment portion may be structurally configured to slidingly receive the mounting portion of the telecommunications component and bias the mounting portion, and a second portion of the attachment portion may be structurally configured to remove the bias from the mounting portion of the telecommunications component such that the mounting portion of the telecommunications component is permitted to prevent sliding movement of the telecommunications component relative to the body portion so as to retain the telecommunications component on the exterior surface portion of the body portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable enclosure may include a body portion including an exterior surface portion having an attachment portion that may be structurally configured to couple with a mounting portion of a telecommunications component. A first portion of the attachment portion may be structurally configured to slidingly receive the mounting portion of the telecommunications component and bias the mounting portion, and a second portion of the attachment portion may be structurally configured to remove the bias from the mounting portion of the telecommunications component such that the mounting portion of the telecommunications component is permitted to prevent sliding movement of the telecommunications component relative to the body portion so as to retain the telecommunications component on the exterior surface portion of the body portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

An enclosure may be structurally configured to provide a sealed enclosure at multiple positions of a cover portion relative to a base portion. The enclosure may include a base portion having a base wall portion, a cover portion structurally configured to attach the base portion and including a cover wall portion, and a sealing portion structurally configured to be positioned between the cover wall portion and the base wall portion. The base wall portion and the cover wall portion may be configured to be disposed in a configuration such that base wall angle and the cover wall angle may be configured to provide a weatherproof seal between the cover wall portion and the base wall portion at multiple positions of the cover portion relative to the base portion, so as to provide a sealed enclosure at multiple positions of the cover portion relative to the base portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
• H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

Abstract

A street cabinet arrangement (100) including a box portion (101) configured to house contents of a communications network therein and a base portion (102) configured to be disposed underground and having a portion that is configured to support the box portion (101). The base portion (102) includes a projection base portion (140) configured to extend from a main base portion (130). At least a portion of the main base portion (130) may be configured to be disposed underground beneath a footpath (103) with a longitudinal dimension of the main base portion (130) and a longitudinal dimension of the projection base portion (140) extending parallel to one another and to the footpath (103) such that at least a portion of the projection base portion (140) is disposed outside of the footpath (103) and configured to support the box portion (101) outside of the footpath (103) with an access portion of the box portion (101) configured to extend parallel to the footpath (103) and facing the footpath (103) so as to provide enhanced access to contents of the box portion (101) from the footpath (103) without obstructing the footpath with the box portion (103).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02B 1/50 - Pedestal- or pad-mounted casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
• H02G 9/10 - Installations of electric cables or lines in or on the ground or water in cable chambers, e.g. in manhole or in handhole

Abstract

A frame portion may be configured to provide enhanced load-bearing capacity for a ground shaft that is configured to delimit a cavity. The frame portion may include a first longitudinal wall portion and a second longitudinal wall portion, and a first lateral wall portion and a second lateral wall portion configured to be coupled with the first longitudinal wall portion and a second longitudinal wall portion. At least a portion of the first longitudinal wall portion may comprise plastic. The first longitudinal wall portion may include a tensioning portion structurally configured to counteract a deformation force acting on an exterior side portion of the first longitudinal wall in a direction toward an interior of the frame portion so as to enhance load-bearing capacity of the first longitudinal wall portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 29/12 - Manhole shaftsOther inspection or access chambersAccessories therefor

Abstract

A cable retainer for a port of an enclosure is configured to permit a pre- connectorized cable to be inserted into and removed from the port with a connector attached to the cable, including a cable retaining portion configured to receive a cable. The cable retaining portion comprises a cable receiving portion; the cable receiving portion comprises a cable engaging portion; the cable receiving portion is configured to align with an opening in a sealing portion so as to permit the cable to extend through both the cable receiving portion and the opening; and the cable engaging portion is configured to grip a cable that runs through a port such that the retainer limits axial movement of the cable relative to the port so as to limit tension strain on the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
• H02G 15/007 - Devices for relieving mechanical stress

Abstract

A frame portion may be configured to provide enhanced load-bearing capacity for a ground shaft that is configured to delimit a cavity. The frame portion may include a first longitudinal wall portion and a second longitudinal wall portion, and a first lateral wall portion and a second lateral wall portion configured to be coupled with the first longitudinal wall portion and a second longitudinal wall portion. At least a portion of the first longitudinal wall portion may comprise plastic. The first longitudinal wall portion may include a tensioning portion structurally configured to counteract a deformation force acting on an exterior side portion of the first longitudinal wall in a direction toward an interior of the frame portion so as to enhance load-bearing capacity of the first longitudinal wall portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 29/05 - Underground structures, e.g. tunnels or galleries, built in the open air or by methods involving disturbance of the ground surface all along the location lineMethods of making them at least part of the cross-section being constructed in an open excavation or from the ground surface, e.g. assembled in a trench

Abstract

A street cabinet arrangement may include a box portion configured to house contents of a communications network therein and a base portion configured to be disposed underground and having a portion that is configured to support the box portion. The base portion may include a projection base portion configured to extend from the main base portion. At least a portion of the main base portion may be configured to be disposed underground beneath a footpath with a longitudinal dimension of the main base portion and a longitudinal dimension of the projection base portion extending parallel to one another and to the footpath such that at least a portion of the projection base portion is disposed outside of the footpath and configured to support the box portion outside of the footpath with an access portion of the box portion configured to extend parallel to the footpath and facing the footpath so as to provide enhanced access to contents of the box portion from the footpath without obstructing the footpath with the box portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 29/14 - Covers for manholes or the likeFrames for covers
• H02G 9/10 - Installations of electric cables or lines in or on the ground or water in cable chambers, e.g. in manhole or in handhole

Abstract

A cable access terminal includes: a base; a moving portion attached to the base; and a cover that is configured to prevent access to an upper area of the moving portion. The moving portion may be configured to prevent access to a base area in a closed position; the cover may be configured to prevent access to a first side of an adapter as a result of the cover being secured to the moving portion; and the moving portion may be structurally configured to permit access to the first side of the adapter and to the base area when the fastener is removed and to prevent access to the first side of the adapter and to the base area, while permitting access to the second side of the adapter, when the fastener is in place, so as to provide only limited access to users unauthorized to access the base area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable access terminal includes: a base; a moving portion attached to the base; and a cover that is configured to prevent access to an upper area of the moving portion. The moving portion may be configured to prevent access to a base area in a closed position; the cover may be configured to prevent access to a first side of an adapter as a result of the cover being secured to the moving portion; and the moving portion may be structurally configured to permit access to the first side of the adapter and to the base area when the fastener is removed and to prevent access to the first side of the adapter and to the base area, while permitting access to the second side of the adapter, when the fastener is in place, so as to provide only limited access to users unauthorized to access the base area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

An assembly for pulling, pushing, or blowing a plurality of preterminated fiber optic cables of a multi fiber cable through a duct includes a sleeve, a rod configured to be coupled with the sleeve, and a plurality of dust caps. The sleeve is configured to receive to be coupled with a multi fiber cable and to permit a plurality of preterminated fiber optic cables of the multi fiber cable to pass through the sleeve, and the rod includes a first end configured to be coupled with the sleeve. Each of the plurality of dust caps is configured to be coupled with a ferrule of one of the preterminated fiber optic cables, and each of the plurality of dust caps is configured to be coupled with the rod, thereby coupling the preterminated fiber optic cables with the rod. The preterminated fiber optic cables are configured to be assembled with a fiber optic connector, the deployment assembly has a cross-sectional footprint that is smaller than a cross-sectional footprint of a fiber optic connector that is configured to be assembled with the preterminated fiber optic cable, and the plurality of preterminated fiber optic cables are configured to be pushed, pulled, or blown together through a duct having an inner diameter than is less than a cross-sectional footprint of a fiber optic connector that is configured to be assembled with the preterminated fiber optic cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/50 - Underground or underwater installationInstallation through tubing, conduits or ducts
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
• G02B 6/46 - Processes or apparatus adapted for installing optical fibres or optical cables
• G02B 6/54 - Underground or underwater installationInstallation through tubing, conduits or ducts using mechanical means, e.g. pulling or pushing devices

Abstract

A container system for protecting a component from impact includes a container configured to contain a second container therein with a cover of the second container being adjacent to a cover of the container. An impact reducing portion is configured to extend from an outer surface of the cover of the container in a direction away from the cover of the second container; the impact reducing portion is configured to deform in response to an impact force on the impact reducing portion that is less than a minimum impact force in response to which the cover is configured to deform; and the impact reducing portion is structurally configured to prevent an impact force on the impact reducing portion that is less than the minimum impact force from being transferred to the second container so as to protect the second container and an electronic component container in the second container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 81/02 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage

Abstract

A spark gap is configured to provide an enhanced spark over voltage. The spark gap includes a non-smooth textured substrate surface, a first conducting electrode, a second conducting electrode, a gap configured to be disposed between the first and second conducting electrodes, and a conductive material configured to be disposed in a non-continuous and irregular manner on the non-smooth textured substrate surface and in the gap between the first and second conducting electrodes, wherein the spark gap is structurally configured to provide an enhanced spark over voltage to protect any device connected to the spark gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01T 4/02 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps Details

Abstract

A container system for protecting a component from impact includes a container configured to contain a second container therein with a cover of the second container being adjacent to a cover of the container. An impact reducing portion is configured to extend from an outer surface of the cover of the container in a direction away from the cover of the second container; the impact reducing portion is configured to deform in response to an impact force on the impact reducing portion that is less than a minimum impact force in response to which the cover is configured to deform; and the impact reducing portion is structurally configured to prevent an impact force on the impact reducing portion that is less than the minimum impact force from being transferred to the second container so as to protect the second container and an electronic component container in the second container.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

Abstract

A spark gap is configured to provide an enhanced spark over voltage. The spark gap includes a non-smooth textured substrate surface, a first conducting electrode, a second conducting electrode, a gap configured to be disposed between the first and second conducting electrodes, and a conductive material configured to be disposed in a non-continuous and irregular manner on the non-smooth textured substrate surface and in the gap between the first and second conducting electrodes, wherein the spark gap is structurally configured to provide an enhanced spark over voltage to protect any device connected to the spark gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01T 4/08 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps structurally associated with protected apparatus
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H01T 4/16 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps having a plurality of gaps arranged in series

Abstract

A terminal system assembly includes a base plate, a spool, an adapter module, and a spool locking washer. The base includes a spindle. The spool may be rotatingly coupled with the spindle of the base plate and to receive an input fiber cable. The adapter module may couple a fiber of the input fiber cable with a fiber of an output fiber cable. The spool locking washer may couple the adapter module with the spindle and may prevent rotation of the spool and the adapter module.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable panel rack includes: a center frame portion; and distribution cable management and bottom cable portions configured to be attached to the center frame portion. The center frame portion is configured to be attached at a first portion of the bottom cable portion when the distribution cable management portion is attached to a first side of the center frame portion, and the center frame portion is configured to be attached at a second portion of the bottom cable portion when the distribution cable management portion is attached to a second side of the center frame portion, so as to permit a user to select and/or change a configuration of the cable panel rack at an installation location without disconnecting cables from the cable panels in the center rack frame portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A cable panel rack includes: a center frame portion; and distribution cable management and bottom cable portions configured to be attached to the center frame portion. The center frame portion is configured to be attached at a first portion of the bottom cable portion when the distribution cable management portion is attached to a first side of the center frame portion, and the center frame portion is configured to be attached at a second portion of the bottom cable portion when the distribution cable management portion is attached to a second side of the center frame portion, so as to permit a user to select and/or change a configuration of the cable panel rack at an installation location without disconnecting cables from the cable panels in the center rack frame portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 1/06 - Cable ducts or mountings specially adapted for exchange installations
• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack