SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR A PORT OF AN ENCLOSURE THAT PERMITS A CABLE TERMINATED WITH A CONNECTOR TO BE INSERTED INTO AND REMOVED FROM THE PORT WITH THE CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO THE CABLE
A seal assembly for a port of an enclosure may include a first body portion that may include a sealing member, and a second body portion structurally configured to include an engagement portion. The sealing member may include a receiving portion that is structurally configured to receive a terminated cable, and the engagement portion may be structurally configured to urge a closing portion of the sealing member against the terminated cable to form a liquid-tight seal around the terminated cable when the first portion and the second portion are coupled together in a closed position. The first and second body portions may be structurally configured to move relative to one another between an open position and the closed position such that the seal arrangement is structurally configured to permit a cable terminated with a connector to be inserted into and/or removed from the sealing member and the port with the connector attached to the cable when the first and second body structure segments are in the open position.
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
H02G 15/113 - Boxes split longitudinally in main cable direction
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HANDHELD TOOL FOR STRAIGHTENING A FIBER CABLE THAT IS STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO ENHANCE PLACEMENT OF THE FIBER CABLE IN A STRAIGHTENING PATH OF THE TOOL
A handheld tool for straightening a cable includes a straightening portion disposed in a housing portion. The straightening portion is configured to define a straightening path that extends in a longitudinal direction through the housing portion, and the straightening portion is structurally configured to engage a fiber cable that extends along the straightening path. The straightening portion is configured to spin freely relative to the housing portion such that the straightening portion is structurally configured to straighten a fiber cable that engages the straightening portion as the fiber cable is moved through the housing in the longitudinal direction. The housing portion is structurally configured to permit access to the straightening path from a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction in order to enhance placement of the fiber cable in the straightening path.
G02B 6/46 - Processes or apparatus adapted for installing optical fibres or optical cables
H02G 1/08 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle through tubing or conduit, e.g. rod or draw wire for pushing or pulling
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
B21D 3/05 - Straightening or restoring form of metal rods, metal tubes, metal profiles, or specific articles made therefrom, whether or not in combination with sheet metal parts by rollers arranged on axes rectangular to the path of the work
NINETY-DEGREE NODE HARNESS CONNECTOR STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO SELECTIVELY PERMIT ACCESS TO A CENTRAL AREA IN THE CONNECTOR SO AS TO ENHANCE FEEDING OF A CABLE THROUGH THE CONNECTOR
A connector for connecting a cable harness having a fiber optic cable to a node that is configured to enhance feeding of the fiber optic cable through the connector, including: a first portion configured to connect to a node; and a second portion configured to connect to a cable harness having a fiber optic cable. The first and second portions may be configured to allow the fiber optic cable to pass through the first and second portions; the second portion may be configured to rotate relative to the first portion between a first position and a second position; and the second portion and the first portion may be configured to provide access to an interior of the connector from an area outside of the connector when the first and second portions are in the first position so as to enhance feeding of the fiber optic cable through the connector.
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
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NODE HARNESS FEED-THROUGH CONNECTOR STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO PERMIT ACCESS TO AN ANGLED PATH IN THE CONNECTOR SO AS TO ENHANCE FEEDING OF A CABLE THROUGH THE ANGLED PATH
A connector for connecting a fiber optic harness to a node in a manner that facilitates the feeding of the optical fibers through the connector, including: a first portion; a second portion that is structurally configured to be removably connected to the first portion; a third portion that is structurally configured to be removably connected to the first portion; and a fourth portion that is structurally configured to removably secure the second portion to the first portion. The third portion may be structurally configured to be removed from the first portion so as to allow a user to access the first portion, thereby enhancing feeding of a fiber optic cable through the first portion.
A coupling member for connecting two optical fiber cable trays includes: a first portion; a second portion at a first end of the first portion; a third portion at a second end of the first portion; a first tray receiving portion at the first end of the first portion; and a second tray receiving portion at the second end of the first portion. The first tray receiving portion may be configured to receive a first one of two optical fiber cable trays; the second tray receiving portion may be configured to receive a second one of the two optical fiber cable trays; and the coupling member may be configured to connect the two optical fiber cable trays together such that the two optical fiber cable trays are configured to pivot together so as to limit access to the second one of the two optical fiber cable trays.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
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NINETY-DEGREE NODE HARNESS CONNECTOR STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO SELECTIVELY PERMIT ACCESS TO A CENTRAL AREA IN THE CONNECTOR SO AS TO ENHANCE FEEDING OF A CABLE THROUGH THE CONNECTOR
A connector for connecting a cable harness having a fiber optic cable to a node that is configured to enhance feeding of the fiber optic cable through the connector, including: a first portion configured to connect to a node; and a second portion configured to connect to a cable harness having a fiber optic cable. The first and second portions may be configured to allow the fiber optic cable to pass through the first and second portions; the second portion may be configured to rotate relative to the first portion between a first position and a second position; and the second portion and the first portion may be configured to provide access to an interior of the connector from an area outside of the connector when the first and second portions are in the first position so as to enhance feeding of the fiber optic cable through the connector.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
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NODE HARNESS FEED-THROUGH CONNECTOR STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO PERMIT ACCESS TO AN ANGLED PATH IN THE CONNECTOR SO AS TO ENHANCE FEEDING OF A CABLE THROUGH THE ANGLED PATH
A connector for connecting a fiber optic harness to a node in a manner that facilitates the feeding of the optical fibers through the connector, including: a first portion; a second portion that is structurally configured to be removably connected to the first portion; a third portion that is structurally configured to be removably connected to the first portion; and a fourth portion that is structurally configured to removably secure the second portion to the first portion. The third portion may be structurally configured to be removed from the first portion so as to allow a user to access the first portion, thereby enhancing feeding of a fiber optic cable through the first portion.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
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SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR A PORT OF AN ENCLOSURE THAT PERMITS A CABLE TERMINATED WITH A CONNECTOR TO BE INSERTED INTO AND REMOVED FROM THE PORT WITH THE CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO THE CABLE
A seal assembly for a port of an enclosure may include a first body portion that may include a sealing member, and a second body portion structurally configured to include an engagement portion. The sealing member may include a receiving portion that is structurally configured to receive a terminated cable, and the engagement portion may be structurally configured to urge a closing portion of the sealing member against the terminated cable to form a liquid-tight seal around the terminated cable when the first portion and the second portion are coupled together in a closed position. The first and second body portions may be structurally configured to move relative to one another between an open position and the closed position such that the seal arrangement is structurally configured to permit a cable terminated with a connector to be inserted into and/or removed from the sealing member and the port with the connector attached to the cable when the first and second body structure segments are in the open position.
A coupling member for connecting two optical fiber cable trays includes: a first portion; a second portion at a first end of the first portion; a third portion at a second end of the first portion; a first tray receiving portion at the first end of the first portion; and a second tray receiving portion at the second end of the first portion. The first tray receiving portion may be configured to receive a first one of two optical fiber cable trays; the second tray receiving portion may be configured to receive a second one of the two optical fiber cable trays; and the coupling member may be configured to connect the two optical fiber cable trays together such that the two optical fiber cable trays are configured to pivot together so as to limit access to the second one of the two optical fiber cable trays.
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.
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
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OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR QUICK RELEASE CLIP THAT PREVENTS DAMAGE TO AN OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR PULLED FROM AN ADAPTER
A retention portion configured to enable release of a cable connector from an adapter without manipulation of the retention portion or the connector by a user, includes: a first portion; and a second portion extending from the first portion. The first portion may comprise an adapter engaging portion that may engage a receiving portion of an adapter; the second portion may move a withdrawal resisting portion of a connector out of engagement with the second portion as the withdrawal resisting portion moves in a withdrawal direction relative to the first portion; and the second portion may be configured to permit the connector to be released from the adapter without manipulation of the connector by a user so as to prevent damage to the connector from the connector being pulled out of the adapter in the withdrawal direction by a force exerted on a cable connected to the connector.
A retention portion configured to enable release of a cable connector from an adapter without manipulation of the retention portion or the connector by a user, includes: a first portion; and a second portion extending from the first portion. The first portion may comprise an adapter engaging portion that may engage a receiving portion of an adapter; the second portion may move a withdrawal resisting portion of a connector out of engagement with the second portion as the withdrawal resisting portion moves in a withdrawal direction relative to the first portion; and the second portion may be configured to permit the connector to be released from the adapter without manipulation of the connector by a user so as to prevent damage to the connector from the connector being pulled out of the adapter in the withdrawal direction by a force exerted on a cable connected to the connector.
An adapter bulkhead apparatus may include an adapter holder portion structurally configured to hold an adapter, a retaining portion structurally configured to movingly retain the adapter holder portion. The adapter holder portion may include an adapter receiving portion structurally configured to receive an adapter. The adapter holder portion may include a plurality of adapter holders that are structurally configured to slide relative to one another and relative to the retaining portion so as to enhance access space to the adapter held by the adapter holder portion.
A cable system component includes a housing having a seal-grasping surface portion and a seal having an elastically deformable tubular body attached to the housing. The body has a posterior sealing surface that cooperatively engages the seal-grasping surface portion of the housing and a forward sealing surface configured to cooperatively engage an interface port. The forward sealing surface includes a radially inner facet divided into a forward portion and a rearward portion by an inner annular groove in the inner facet. The seal includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion connected by a thinned neck portion, the forward portion of the radially inner facet is on the anterior portion, and the rearward portion of the radially inner facet is on the posterior portion. The rearward portion of the radially inner facet includes a sealing edge surface that is configured to cooperate with an outer surface of the interface port in order to provide a sealed connection between the connector and the port when the anterior portion is removed from the seal. The inner annular groove is radially aligned with the neck portion and is configured to keep the neck portion away from the sealing edge of the rearward portion of the radially inner facet when the anterior portion is removed from the seal.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
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
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ADAPTER BULKHEAD STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO ADAPTERS ON AN ADAPTER HOLDER
An adapter bulkhead apparatus may include an adapter holder portion structurally configured to hold an adapter, a retaining portion structurally configured to movingly retain the adapter holder portion. The adapter holder portion may include an adapter receiving portion structurally configured to receive an adapter. The adapter holder portion may include a plurality of adapter holders that are structurally configured to slide relative to one another and relative to the retaining portion so as to enhance access space to the adapter held by the adapter holder portion.
CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING PIN TRIM MARKINGS STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO INDICATE PREDETERMINED CUT LOCATIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT RADIO FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE
A cable connector structurally configured to facilitate accurate trimming of a connector conductor of the connector to provide consistent radio frequency performance of the connector, including: a connector portion structurally configured to connect to an adapter; and a connector conductor structurally configured to extend from the connector portion. The connector conductor comprises a marking; the connector conductor is structurally configured to electrically connect to a conductor of a cable; the connector conductor is structurally configured to be received by the adapter; and the marking is structurally configured to indicate a cut location of the connector conductor so as to provide consistent radio frequency performance of the cable connector when connected to the adapter.
A connector for connecting a cable to a cabinet in a manner that enhances feeding of a fiber through the connector includes first and second portions. The first portion is configured to be rotatingly coupled with the second portion; passageways in the first and second portions are configured to be positioned at a first angle relative to each other in a first position and at a second angle relative to each other in a second position; the first and second angles are different angles; the passageways in the first position are configured so as to enhance feeding of the fiber of the cable through the connector for connection of the cable to a cabinet; and the first portion is configured to be secured to the second portion in the first position so as to enhance feeding of the fiber through the connector for connection of the cable to the cabinet.
An insulator may include a first insulator portion that is structurally configured to receive a portion of a center conductor portion of a coaxial cable extender and a second insulator portion that is structurally configured to receive at least a portion of the first insulator portion. The second insulator portion may comprise a higher dielectric constant than a dielectric constant of the first insulator portion such that the insulator may be structurally configured to enhance electrical performance of the coaxial cable extender.
H01B 11/18 - Coaxial cables; Analogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
H01B 3/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties
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DUCT PORT NOZZLE WITH AUXILIARY WIRE PASS-THROUGH THAT PROVIDES ENTRY POINT FOR AUXILIARY WIRE OTHER THAN A DUCT PORT
A duct attachment portion structurally configured to receive a cable duct includes: a duct receiving portion; an auxiliary wire entry portion; and an auxiliary wire entry portion seal portion. The auxiliary wire entry portion seal portion is structurally configured to be penetrated by an auxiliary wire passing through the auxiliary wire entry portion; the auxiliary wire is associated with a cable duct; and the auxiliary wire entry portion is configured to provide an entry point for the auxiliary wire separate from the duct receiving portion to optimize use of the first portion, and the auxiliary wire entry portion is configured to improve protection of the auxiliary wire.
A fiber management portion retaining portion for retaining a fiber management portion may include a first portion, and a second portion structurally configured to be movingly attached to the first portion such that the second portion may be structurally configured to selectively slide relative to the first portion. The first portion may be structurally configured to have a first portion fiber management portion attachment portion that may be structurally configured to engage a fiber management portion; and the second portion may be structurally configured to move relative to the first portion while being attached to the first portion to provide a varying amount of space for insertion of a fiber and/or cable in the second portion so as to facilitate insertion and removal of the fiber and/or cable into/from the fiber management portion retaining portion.
A tool for forming a window in a jacket of a cable includes a body portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an exterior surface, a cable receiving portion extending from the first end to the second end, and an opening. The cable receiving portion may receive a cable having a jacket. A lower surface of the cable receiving portion may be curved in a region proximate to the opening in order to urge at least a portion of the jacket to extend beyond the exterior surface at the opening. The exterior surface and a guide member proximate to the opening are configured to allow a blade to slide across the opening to remove a portion of the jacket thereby providing access to a fiber or wire disposed within the jacket.
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
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TOOL FOR FORMING AN OPENING IN A JACKET OF A MULTI-FIBER CABLE CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE ENHANCED CUTTING MEMBER PROTECTION
A tool for forming a window in a jacket of a cable includes a body portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an exterior surface, a cable receiving portion extending from the first end to the second end, and an opening. The cable receiving portion may receive a cable having a jacket. A lower surface of the cable receiving portion may be curved in a region proximate to the opening in order to urge at least a portion of the jacket to extend beyond the exterior surface at the opening. The exterior surface and a guide member proximate to the opening are configured to allow a blade to slide across the opening to remove a portion of the jacket thereby providing access to a fiber or wire disposed within the jacket.
G02B 6/245 - Removing protective coverings of light guides before coupling
B26B 29/06 - Arrangements for guiding hand cutting tools
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CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING PIN TRIM MARKINGS STRUCTURALLY CONFIGURED TO INDICATE PREDETERMINED CUT LOCATIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT RADIO FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE
A cable connector structurally configured to facilitate accurate trimming of a connector conductor of the connector to provide consistent radio frequency performance of the connector, including: a connector portion structurally configured to connect to an adapter; and a connector conductor structurally configured to extend from the connector portion. The connector conductor comprises a marking; the connector conductor is structurally configured to electrically connect to a conductor of a cable; the connector conductor is structurally configured to be received by the adapter; and the marking is structurally configured to indicate a cut location of the connector conductor so as to provide consistent radio frequency performance of the cable connector when connected to the adapter.
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
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NODE HARNESS FEED-THROUGH CONNECTOR CONFIGURED TO ENHANCE CONNECTION OF A FIBER OPTIC CABLE TO A CABINET
A connector for connecting a cable to a cabinet in a manner that enhances feeding of a fiber through the connector includes first and second portions. The first portion is configured to be rotatingly coupled with the second portion; passageways in the first and second portions are configured to be positioned at a first angle relative to each other in a first position and at a second angle relative to each other in a second position; the first and second angles are different angles; the passageways in the first position are configured so as to enhance feeding of the fiber of the cable through the connector for connection of the cable to a cabinet; and the first portion is configured to be secured to the second portion in the first position so as to enhance feeding of the fiber through the connector for connection of the cable to the cabinet.
A cable management device including: abase portion; and a side portion. The base portion may include an edge connecting portion at an edge of the base portion that may be structurally configured to removably connect to an edge connection portion of an other device; the base portion may include an edge connection portion at an edge of the base portion that may be structurally configured to removably connect to an edge connecting portion of the other device; the edge connecting portion may be structurally configured as a connection recess; the edge connection portion may be structurally configured as a connection tab; and the base portion and the side portion may be structurally configured to be removably connected to the other device to provide a modular and scalable cable management system that permits expandability on demand.
A cable management device including: a base portion; and a side portion. The base portion may include an edge connecting portion at an edge of the base portion that may be structurally configured to removably connect to an edge connection portion of an other device; the base portion may include an edge connection portion at an edge of the base portion that may be structurally configured to removably connect to an edge connecting portion of the other device; the edge connecting portion may be structurally configured as a connection recess; the edge connection portion may be structurally configured as a connection tab; and the base portion and the side portion may be structurally configured to be removably connected to the other device to provide a modular and scalable cable management system that permits expandability on demand.
A duct attachment portion structurally configured to receive a cable duct includes: a duct receiving portion; an auxiliary wire entry portion; and an auxiliary wire entry portion seal portion. The auxiliary wire entry portion seal portion is structurally configured to be penetrated by an auxiliary wire passing through the auxiliary wire entry portion; the auxiliary wire is associated with a cable duct; and the auxiliary wire entry portion is configured to provide an entry point for the auxiliary wire separate from the duct receiving portion to optimize use of the first portion, and the auxiliary wire entry portion is configured to improve protection of the auxiliary wire.
A fiber management portion retaining portion for retaining a fiber management portion may include a first portion, and a second portion structurally configured to be movingly attached to the first portion such that the second portion may be structurally configured to selectively slide relative to the first portion. The first portion may be structurally configured to have a first portion fiber management portion attachment portion that may be structurally configured to engage a fiber management portion; and the second portion may be structurally configured to move relative to the first portion while being attached to the first portion to provide a varying amount of space for insertion of a fiber and/or cable in the second portion so as to facilitate insertion and removal of the fiber and/or cable into/from the fiber management portion retaining portion.
A security sleeve system for a cable connector (60) includes: a first portion that may engage a tightening portion of a cable connector (60); and a second portion that may engage the first portion. The first portion may be configured to engage the tightening portion such that rotation of the first portion in a tightening direction causes the tightening portion to rotate; the first portion and the second portion may be configured to receive a tool (400) that impedes rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion to cause the tightening portion to rotate in a loosening direction; the second portion may be configured to rotate relative to the first portion when the tool (400) is not received in the first portion; and the first portion and the second portion may be configured to provide tool-less tightening of the cable connector (60) to a mating part but are configured to use a tool (400) to loosen the cable connector (60) from the mating part.
H01R 13/623 - Casing or ring with helicoidal groove
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
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
A security sleeve system for a cable connector, includes: a first portion that may engage a tightening portion of a cable connector; and a second portion that may engage the first portion. The first portion may be configured to engage the tightening portion such that rotation of the first portion in a tightening direction causes the tightening portion to rotate; the first portion and the second portion may be configured to receive a tool that impedes rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion to cause the tightening portion to rotate in a loosening direction; the second portion may be configured to rotate relative to the first portion when the tool is not received in the first portion; and the first portion and the second portion may be configured to provide tool-less tightening of the cable connector to a mating part but are configured to use a tool to loosen the cable connector from the mating part.
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
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.
A cable connector assembly that may include a connector that may comprise a first body and a second body that may be configured to be coupled to the first body, and an adapter comprising a biasing portion. The biasing portion may be configured to be coupled to the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to have a space that is configured to allow the biasing portion to elastically deform radially inwardly. The biasing portion may be configured to exert an axial biasing force axially against the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to exert an outward radial biasing force against the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to provide the axial and radial biasing forces so as to provide a secure ground connection between the connector and the adapter and such that a push/pull connection between the connector and the adapter that is operable by a non-technician user.
A cable connector assembly that may include a connector that may comprise a first body and a second body that may be configured to be coupled to the first body, and an adapter comprising a biasing portion. The biasing portion may be configured to be coupled to the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to have a space that is configured to allow the biasing portion to elastically deform radially inwardly. The biasing portion may be configured to exert an axial biasing force axially against the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to exert an outward radial biasing force against the second body. The biasing portion may be configured to provide the axial and radial biasing forces so as to provide a secure ground connection between the connector and the adapter and such that a push/pull connection between the connector and the adapter that is operable by a non-technician user.
A cable connecting and sealing component for use in a connector including: a seal portion having a seal engagement portion; and a connector portion having a seal receiving connector portion configured to receive the seal engagement portion and a seal compression connector portion that is configured to sealingly compress the seal engagement portion when the connector portion and the seal portion are assembled. The seal engagement portion is configured to biasingly resist axial separation of the seal portion and the connector portion when the seal engagement portion is compressed by the seal compression connector portion so as to provide an environmental seal between the seal portion and the connector portion during operation of the assembly.
A cable connecting and sealing component for use in a connector including: a seal portion having a seal engagement portion; and a connector portion having a seal receiving connector portion configured to receive the seal engagement portion and a seal compression connector portion that is configured to sealingly compress the seal engagement portion when the connector portion and the seal portion are assembled. The seal engagement portion is configured to biasingly resist axial separation of the seal portion and the connector portion when the seal engagement portion is compressed by the seal compression connector portion so as to provide an environmental seal between the seal portion and the connector portion during operation of the assembly.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
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FIBER OPTIC COMPONENT HOLDER HAVING A VARIABLY SIZED RECEIVING PORTION FOR HOLDING VARIOUS SIZES OF FIBER OPTICAL COMPONENTS OR MULTIPLE FIBER OPTICAL COMPONENTS
A fiber optic component holder for holding various sizes of fiber optical components or multiple fiber optical components includes a fiber optical component holder portion configured to hold a fiber optical component. The fiber optical component holder portion is configured to include a receiving portion between a first wall portion and a second wall portion, and the receiving portion is configured to receive a fiber optical component such that the fiber optical component urges a biasing portion to increase a dimension of the receiving portion, and wherein a biasing force of the biasing portion is configured to bias the fiber optical component against a retaining portion. The biasing portion is configured to permit the dimension of the receiving portion to be varied such that the fiber optical component holder portion is configured to receive fiber optical components having various dimensions and/or multiple fiber optical components having same or different dimensions.
A connector seizure member for providing a connector with enhanced mechanical performance during assembly and/or operation may include a seizure member having a forward facing surface that includes an forward extending housing engaging portion that is configured to be received in an seizure member engaging portion in an inner wall of a first connector assembly portion before a second housing portion is threadedly coupled with the first connector assembly portion so as to prevent the seizure member from becoming marred or deformed by being rotating relative to the first connector assembly portion when the second housing portion is threadedly coupled with the first connector assembly portion and enhance mechanical performance of the connector during assembly and/or operation of the hardline connector.
An ethernet bridge mounting arrangement includes a housing including a cover portion and a back portion and a wall mount. The housing is configured to be coupled with the wall mount, and the housing is rotatable relative to the wall mount about an axis that extends in a direction perpendicular to a rear surface of the housing between a first rotational orientation, where latching members extending from the housing can be received by and removed from latch openings in the wall mount, and a second rotational orientation, where the housing is prevented from being pulled away from the wall plate.
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 24/76 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
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HARDLINE CONNECTOR CONFIGURED TO ENHANCE MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
A hardline connector 300 comprising a front body assembly 312, a mid-body assembly 313, and a back nut assembly 314 that are configured to be removably connected to one another. The front body assembly 312 includes a terminal pin assembly 318 supported by a front body housing 316. A gripping end 383 of the terminal pin assembly 318 includes a plurality of fingers configured to receive the center conductor 1002 of a cable 1000. The front body assembly 312 further comprises a seizure bushing 384 including an opening that tapers for compressing the gripping end 383 of the terminal pin assembly 318 when the mid-body assembly 313 is being mounted on the front body assembly 312. The seizure bushing 384 comprises housing engaging portions 388, 388' configured to be received into seizure member engaging portion 361 in an inner wall of the front body housing 316 thereby fixing the seizure bushing 384 in rotation inside the front body assembly 312 before the seizure bushing 384 radially compresses the gripping end 383 of the terminal pin assembly 318 onto a center conductor 1002 received in the gripping end 383.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
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 4/50 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball
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CONNECTOR WITH BIASING MEMBER CONFIGURED TO MAINTAIN A GROUND PATH
A cable connector includes: a back portion comprising a rearward end and a forward end opposite the rearward end; a conductive portion configured to be supported within the back portion and comprising a rearward end portion; and a biasing portion configured to be received by the conductive portion. In an assembled state, the biasing portion is configured to be compressed in an axial direction between the conductive portion and the back portion; and the biasing portion is configured to urge the conductive portion into contact with a front assembly to provide a secure electrical grounding path between the conductive portion and the front assembly.
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 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
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.
A wireless adapter and/or adapter system that may be configured to provide enhanced wireless performance, such as an extended wireless range. The adapter and/or adapter system may include a receiver that may be configured to receive wireless signals over a first wired connection, and that may be configured to receive the wireless signals and to direct the wireless signals to a first wireless device. The receiver also may be configured to direct the wireless signals over a second wired connection to a second wireless adapter so as to configure the second wireless adapter to wirelessly transmit the wireless signals to a second wireless device so as to extend the wireless range. The second wireless device is outside of a wireless range of the first wireless adapter and the second wireless device is within a wireless range of the second wireless adapter.
H04N 7/10 - Adaptations for transmission by electrical cable
H04N 21/436 - Interfacing a local distribution network, e.g. communicating with another STB or inside the home
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
48.
COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR PIN CUTTING TOOL CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE ONE OR MORE PREDETERMINED CUT PIN LENGTH SETTINGS
A tool (100) configured to cut a pin (16) of a cable connector (10) that may include a cutter portion and a gauge portion (323, 327). The cutter portion may be configured to receive a pin (16) of a cable connector (10) to be cut. The gauge portion (323, 327) may be configured to include a receiving portion that is configured to receive a pin (16) of a cable connector (10). The gauge portion (323, 327) may be configured to rotate relative to the cutter portion around an axis. The gauge portion (323, 327) may include a gauge thickness dimension that is configured to correspond to a predetermined cut length of the pin (16). The gauge portion (323, 327) also may be configured to permit the cutter portion to cut the pin (16) received by the receiving portion to at least one predetermined length that is needed for an installation so as to provide uniform electrical performance of the connector (10), which may be a coaxial or hardline connector (10).
A cable connector includes: a back portion comprising a rearward end and a forward end opposite the rearward end; a conductive portion configured to be supported within the back portion and comprising a rearward end portion; and a biasing portion configured to be received by the conductive portion. In an assembled state, the biasing portion is configured to be compressed in an axial direction between the conductive portion and the back portion; and the biasing portion is configured to urge the conductive portion into contact with a front assembly to provide a secure electrical grounding path between the conductive portion and the front assembly.
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
A wireless adapter and/or adapter system that may be configured to provide enhanced wireless performance, such as an extended wireless range. The adapter and/or adapter system may include a receiver that may be configured to receive wireless signals over a first wired connection, and that may be configured to receive the wireless signals and to direct the wireless signals to a first wireless device. The receiver also may be configured to direct the wireless signals over a second wired connection to a second wireless adapter so as to configure the second wireless adapter to wirelessly transmit the wireless signals to a second wireless device so as to extend the wireless range. The second wireless device is outside of a wireless range of the first wireless adapter and the second wireless device is within a wireless range of the second wireless adapter.
A tool configured to cut a pin of a cable connector that may include a cutter portion and a gauge portion. The cutter portion may be configured to receive a pin of a cable connector to be cut. The gauge portion may be configured to include a receiving portion that is configured to receive a pin of a cable connector. The gauge portion may be configured to rotate relative to the cutter portion around an axis. The gauge portion may include a gauge thickness dimension that is configured to correspond to a predetermined cut length of the pin. The gauge portion also may be configured to permit the cutter portion to cut the pin received by the receiving portion to at least one predetermined length that is needed for an installation so as to provide uniform electrical performance of the connector, which may be a coaxial or hardline connector.
H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
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
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ADAPTER CONFIGURED TO PERMIT A HEAT SHRINK SPLICE HOLDER PORTION OF A FIBER SPLICE CASSETTE TO HOLD A MECHANICAL CRIMP SPLICE PROTECTOR
An adapter configured to permit a heat shrink splice holder portion of a fiber splice cassette to hold a mechanical crimp splice protector includes a base portion and a holding portion configured to extend from the base portion The holding portion may be configured to hold a first splice protector, and the base portion may be configured to include a receiving feature that may be configured to couple the adapter with a fiber splice cassette. The receiving feature may be configured to couple the adapter with a splice protector holder portion of a fiber splice cassette that is unable to hold the first splice protector so as to convert the splice protector holder portion to a splice protector holder portion that may be configured to hold the first splice protector.
An adapter configured to permit a heat shrink splice holder portion of a fiber splice cassette to hold a mechanical crimp splice protector includes a base portion and a holding portion configured to extend from the base portion The holding portion may be configured to hold a first splice protector, and the base portion may be configured to include a receiving feature that may be configured to couple the adapter with a fiber splice cassette. The receiving feature may be configured to couple the adapter with a splice protector holder portion of a fiber splice cassette that is unable to hold the first splice protector so as to convert the splice protector holder portion to a splice protector holder portion that may be configured to hold the first splice protector.
A fiber splice closure for housing an optical connection between a distribution cable and at least one drop cable of an optical network includes a base and an insert. The base includes round drop cable ports configured to receive a drop cable containing a first optical fiber. Screw holes are arranged in a radial side wall of the drop cable ports and receive a fixing device to secure the drop cable. A round port receives a distribution cable containing a second optical fiber. A clamp secures the distribution cable to the base. An insert has first and second wrap guides that house excess first optical fiber. A center section is arranged between the first and second wrap guides and includes a splitter module, splice protector holder elements that hold splice protectors, an LC adaptor that receives the second optical fiber from the distribution cable, and an LC connector module that connects the first optical fiber to the splitter, which in turn is connected to the LC adaptor, thereby providing an optical connection between the distribution cable and the drop cable.
A fiber optic connector includes a ferrule holder configured to receive a ferrule that terminates an optical fiber cable, a connector sub-assembly configured to receive an optical fiber cable and to hold the ferrule holder, a connector body configured to hold the connector sub-assembly, a shroud configured to encircle the connector body, and a housing configured to encircle a portion of the shroud. The connector body is configured to include a first mating member and a second mating member. The first mating member is configured to include a cantilevered flange, and the second mating member is configured to include a groove on an inner surface of the second mating member. The cantilevered flange is configured to engage with the groove to securely fasten the first mating member with the second mating member.
A multi-fiber push on (MPO) connector configured to be field assembled after being pushed through a duct may include a ferrule portion configured to terminate fibers of a multi-fiber cable and a sub-assembly portion. The sub-assembly portion may be configured to include an adapter portion that may be configured to be coupled with the ferrule portion, a retaining portion that may be configured to be coupled with the multi-fiber cable, and a biasing portion that may be configured to extend on one or more sides of the fibers of the multi-fiber cable and to couple the adapter portion with the retaining portion. The biasing portion may be configured to apply one or more biasing forces to the adapter portion on one or more sides of the fibers to urge the ferrule portion in a forward direction such that the one or more biasing forces are balanced on such one or more sides of the fibers.
A multi-fiber push on (MPO) connector configured to be field assembled after being pushed through a duct may include a ferrule portion configured to terminate fibers of a multi-fiber cable and a sub-assembly portion. The sub-assembly portion may be configured to include an adapter portion that may be configured to be coupled with the ferrule portion, a retaining portion that may be configured to be coupled with the multi-fiber cable, and a biasing portion that may be configured to extend on one or more sides of the fibers of the multi-fiber cable and to couple the adapter portion with the retaining portion. The biasing portion may be configured to apply one or more biasing forces to the adapter portion on one or more sides of the fibers to urge the ferrule portion in a forward direction such that the one or more biasing forces are balanced on such one or more sides of the fibers.
G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
G02B 6/54 - Underground or underwater installation; Installation through tubing, conduits or ducts using mechanical means, e.g. pulling or pushing devices
A connector includes a body having a central bore and a first grounding contact surface, a post disposed within the central bore and having an outwardly projecting flange configured to produce a first portion of a mating interface, and a conductive coupler. The post portion has a tubular sleeve configured to mechanically and electrically engage a prepared end of a coaxial cable. The conductive coupler has an engagement surface at a first end configured to mechanically and electrically engage an interface port, a lip at a second end configured to produce a second portion of the mating interface, and a second grounding contact surface opposing the first grounding contact surface. The first and second portions are configured to slide along the mating interface to rotate about an elongate axis of the connector. The connector includes a conductive ring disposed between the first and second grounding contact surfaces and configured to produce an electrical path between the body and the conductive coupler.
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 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
59.
FREQUENCY CONVERTING CABLE NETWORK SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICES
A network communication device includes a first output port, a second output port, and a converting circuit. The first output port may be in communication with an input port and may be configured to receive a first reduced-power version of the signal received at an input port. The converting circuit may be configured to receive a second reduced-power version of the signal, down-convert a high-frequency portion thereof, and produce a down-converted signal. The first and the second reduced-power versions of the signals are in the same frequency band. The second output port receives at least a portion of the down-converted signal such that the high frequency portion of the second reduced power version of the signal is attenuated before the signal is transmitted to a subscriber device.
H04B 1/18 - Input circuits, e.g. for coupling to an antenna or a transmission line
H04B 1/10 - Means associated with receiver for limiting or suppressing noise or interference
H04B 1/3805 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving with built-in auxiliary receivers
FIBER OPTIC COMPONENT HOLDER HAVING A VARIABLY SIZED RECEIVING PORTION FOR HOLDING VARIOUS SIZES OF FIBER OPTICAL COMPONENTS OR MULTIPLE FIBER OPTICAL COMPONENTS
A fiber optic component holder for holding various sizes of fiber optical components or multiple fiber optical components includes a fiber optical component holder portion configured to hold a fiber optical component. The fiber optical component holder portion is configured to include a receiving portion between a first wall portion and a second wall portion, and the receiving portion is configured to receive a fiber optical component such that the fiber optical component urges a biasing portion to increase a dimension of the receiving portion, and wherein a biasing force of the biasing portion is configured to bias the fiber optical component against a retaining portion. The biasing portion is configured to permit the dimension of the receiving portion to be varied such that the fiber optical component holder portion is configured to receive fiber optical components having various dimensions and/or multiple fiber optical components having same or different dimensions.
A power-over-Ethernet ("PoE") controller for selectively controlling supply of a composite Ethernet/DC power signal to a PoE device. The PoE controller may include a control device that may be configured to generate control signals, wherein the control signals may be configured to selectively control supply and non-supply of a composite Ethernet/DC power signal to a PoE device based on the control signals and DC power and Ethernet signals supplied over a coaxial cable so as to enable or dis-enable operation of the PoE device, wherein the PoE device may be configured to receive the composite Ethernet/DC power signal at an Ethernet input port, and wherein the DC power signal may be configured to power operation of the PoE device.
A power-over-Ethernet (“PoE”) controller for selectively controlling supply of a composite Ethernet/DC power signal to a PoE device. The PoE controller may include a control device that may be configured to generate control signals, wherein the control signals may be configured to selectively control supply and non-supply of a composite Ethernet/DC power signal to a PoE device based on the control signals and DC power and Ethernet signals supplied over a coaxial cable so as to enable or dis-enable operation of the PoE device, wherein the PoE device may be configured to receive the composite Ethernet/DC power signal at an Ethernet input port, and wherein the DC power signal may be configured to power operation of the PoE device.
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.
A coaxial connector that may include a connector portion, a coupler portion that may be configured to be coupled with the connector portion, and a post portion that may comprise a forward post portion and a rearward post portion that is configured to form an electrical ground path with the forward post portion during operation of the connector. The forward post portion may comprise a forward post engagement portion that is configured to engage a rearward post engagement portion of the rearward post portion such that the forward post portion and the rearward post portion are fixed relative to each other. The forward post engagement portion may be configured to engage the rearward post engagement portion to provide the electrical ground path between the forward post engagement portion and the rearward post engagement portion so as to provide a ground path that extends from an outer conductor of a coaxial cable through the forward and rearward post engagement portions and to the post portion.
A coaxial connector that may include a connector portion, a coupler portion that may be configured to be coupled with the connector portion, and a post portion that may comprise a forward post portion and a rearward post portion that is configured to form an electrical ground path with the forward post portion during operation of the connector. The forward post portion may comprise a forward post engagement portion that is configured to engage a rearward post engagement portion of the rearward post portion such that the forward post portion and the rearward post portion are fixed relative to each other. The forward post engagement portion may be configured to engage the rearward post engagement portion to provide the electrical ground path between the forward post engagement portion and the rearward post engagement portion so as to provide a ground path that extends from an outer conductor of a coaxial cable through the forward and rearward post engagement portions and to the post portion.
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 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
66.
CABLE ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING RECEIVING AREA CONFIGURED TO ALTERNATIVELY RECEIVE CABLE RETAINER AND CABLE ADAPTER TO ALLOW PLURALITY OF CONFIGURATIONS
A cable enclosure assembly having a receiving area configured to alternatively receive a cable retainer and a cable adapter so as to permit an opening of the cable enclosure assembly to be alternatively configured as a cable pass through and an adapter port, includes: a base; a receiving area in the base. The receiving area is configured to receive a cable retainer that comprises a first portion and a second portion connected by a pivot portion; the cable retainer comprises a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface that are configured to contact the receiving area; the receiving area is configured to receive a cable adapter; and the receiving area is configured to alternatively receive the cable retainer and the cable adapter so as to permit an opening of the cable enclosure assembly to be alternatively configured as a cable pass through and an adapter port.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
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CABLE ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING RECEIVING AREA CONFIGURED TO ALTERNATIVELY RECEIVE CABLE RETAINER AND CABLE ADAPTER TO ALLOW PLURALITY OF CONFIGURATIONS
A cable enclosure assembly having a receiving area configured to alternatively receive a cable retainer and a cable adapter so as to permit an opening of the cable enclosure assembly to be alternatively configured as a cable pass through and an adapter port, includes: a base; a receiving area in the base. The receiving area is configured to receive a cable retainer that comprises a first portion and a second portion connected by a pivot portion; the cable retainer comprises a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface that are configured to contact the receiving area; the receiving area is configured to receive a cable adapter; and the receiving area is configured to alternatively receive the cable retainer and the cable adapter so as to permit an opening of the cable enclosure assembly to be alternatively configured as a cable pass through and an adapter port.
A passive entry adapter system includes an external band rejection filter connected to an external network; an entry adapter connected to the external band rejection filter, an input port connecting the entry adapter to the external network; a directional coupler connected to the input port; a frequency-based signal separation device connected to a first terminal and comprising a high-pass terminal, and a low-pass terminal; a splitter connected to the high-pass terminal, where the splitter is configured to be connected to one or more first types of devices; and a broadband output port connected to a second terminal of the directional coupler. The broadband output is configured to be connected to one or more second types of devices. The entry adapter and the external band rejection filter are configured to prevent signals from a frequency band associated with in-network communications produced within an internal network from reaching the external network.
A cable connector including: a body; a nose having a forward nose portion, a rearward nose portion that is configured to be coupled with the body, and a recessed nose portion; a coupler configured to be coupled with the forward nose portion; a conductor configured to be supported in the body and the nose portion; and a biasing portion configured to be received in the recessed nose portion. The coupler is configured to be rotatably coupled to the nose; and the biasing portion is configured to biasingly provide an electrical ground path between the nose and the coupler so as to improve an electrically conductive connection between an outer conductor of a coaxial cable and the coupler when the coupler is not connected to an interface port, when the coupler is loosely coupled to the interface port, and when the coupler is fully tightened to the interface port.
A cable connector including: a body; a nose having a forward nose portion, a rearward nose portion that is configured to be coupled with the body, and a recessed nose portion; a coupler configured to be coupled with the forward nose portion; a conductor configured to be supported in the body and the nose portion; and a biasing portion configured to be received in the recessed nose portion. The coupler is configured to be rotatably coupled to the nose; and the biasing portion is configured to biasingly provide an electrical ground path between the nose and the coupler so as to improve an electrically conductive connection between an outer conductor of a coaxial cable and the coupler when the coupler is not connected to an interface port, when the coupler is loosely coupled to the interface port, and when the coupler is fully tightened to the interface port.
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
A cable splitter module includes a housing and a connection portion at a side of the housing. The housing has a length extending along a longitudinal axis of the housing, a width extending transverse to the longitudinal axis along a width axis, and a stacking axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and to the width axis. The connection portion comprises a wall portion, a tab portion that is configured to project from the wall portion, and a slot portion that is configured to extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The connection portion is configured to connect to an adjacent receiving member that includes a slot portion that is similar to the slot portion in the connection portion and is configured to extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The tab portion of the connection member is configured to slidingly engage with the slot portion of the adjacent receiving member in a first connection configuration so as to restrict relative movement of the cable splitter module and the adjacent receiving member along the stacking axis such that the cable splitter module is configured to be connected to the adjacent receiving member to form a stack along the stacking axis.
An assembly for covering at least a portion of a connector portion and at least a portion of a cable includes: a temperature sensitive portion; and a cord portion. The temperature sensitive portion is configured to have a pre-shrink length prior to being heated and a post-shrink length after being heated; wherein the post-shrink length is smaller than the pre-shrink length; the cord portion is configured to have a length after the temperature sensitive portion is heated that is greater than the post-shrink length of the temperature sensitive portion; and a difference between the post-shrink length of the temperature sensitive portion and the length of the cord portion after the heating permits a user to remove the temperature sensitive portion from a connector portion and a cable without using a sharp tool and thereby avoid cutting the connector portion or the cable when removing the temperature sensitive portion.
H01R 4/72 - Insulation of connections using a heat shrinking insulating sleeve
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
74.
HARDENED FIBER OPTIC ADAPTER THAT COUPLES A HARDENED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR WITH A FIBER CABLE LEAD OF A DROP TERMINAL
A hardened fiber optic adapter that may include a body portion having a first end portion that is configured to receive a hardened fiber optic connector and a second end portion that may be located opposite to the first end portion, a flexible fiber cable lead portion that may include an optical fiber cable and a protection tube portion that may be configured to surround the optical fiber cable, and an adapter subassembly portion that may be configured to be coupled with a preterminated end of the optical fiber cable at a first end portion of the flexible fiber cable lead. A second end portion of the flexible fiber cable lead portion may be configured to be coupled with a drop terminal such that the adapter is permitted to be moved relative to the drop terminal to a predetermined connection orientation that is configured to allow the adapter to be connected to a hardened fiber optic connector.
A housing for an optical fiber connector may include a body portion that may be configured to be received by an optical fiber receptacle and a latching portion that may be configured to extend from the body portion proximate a first end of the body portion. The body portion and the latching portion also may be configured to be slidingly received in an optical fiber receptacle via a first end of the receptacle. The latching portion further may be configured to be urged toward the body portion by the receptacle in response to a predetermined pulling force applied to the housing in a direction away from the first end of the receptacle to de-latch the housing from the receptacle such that the housing is slidingly removed from the receptacle without manually operating the latching portion so as to prevent damage to the connector, the receptacle, and/or a fiber terminated by the connector.
A connector assembly that may include a connector portion and an adapter portion that are configured to be coupled to each other. The connector and adapter portions may include first and second conductor portions that are configured to be electrically connected to each other. The first and second conductor portions each may include perimeter end portions that are configured to contact each other when the connector portion and the adapter portion are coupled to each other. One of either the first conductor portion or the second conductor portions may include a perimeter end portion and a radially inward extending end portion that may be configured to extend radially inward from the perimeter end portion of the one conductor and may be axially spaced apart in an axial direction from an inward extremity end portion of the other conductor when the connector portion and the adapter portion are coupled to each other. The perimeter end portions of the first and second conductor portions may be configured to maintain electrical contact between the first and second conductor portions so as to improve signal propagation reliability or continuity between the connector and the adapter during operation of the connector assembly.
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
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
An optical fiber distribution device may include a plurality of splice cassette portions that are configured with a plurality of identifiers for visually identifying the splice cassette portions. Each of the splice cassette portions may include a body that may be configured with a splice cassette tray portion receiving portion, a splice cassette tray portion that may be configured to be received within the splice cassette tray portion receiving portion, a first splice cassette tray identifier that may be configured to provide a first visual splice cassette tray identification, and a second splice cassette tray identifier that may be configured to visually distinguish between splice cassette trays having a same first splice cassette tray identifier.
A hardened fiber optic adapter (110) that may include a body portion (130) having a first end portion that is configured to receive a hardened fiber optic connector (1110) and a second end portion that may be located opposite to the first end portion, a flexible fiber cable lead portion (104) that may include an optical fiber cable (104a) and a protection tube portion (104b) that may be configured to surround the optical fiber cable (104), and an adapter subassembly portion (152) that may be configured to be coupled with a preterminated end of the optical fiber cable (104) at a first end portion of the flexible fiber cable lead (104). A second end portion of the flexible fiber cable lead (104) portion may be configured to be coupled with a drop terminal (100) such that the adapter (110) is permitted to be moved relative to the drop terminal (100) to a predetermined connection orientation that is configured to allow the adapter (110) to be connected to a hardened fiber optic connector (1110).
A cable connector that may include a first coupler portion, a second coupler portion that may be configured to be coupled with the first coupler portion, an outer conductor engager portion that may be supported in at least a portion of the first coupler portion, and a retaining portion that may be configured to be received by the outer conductor engager portion. The first coupler portion may be configured to receive a cable, the retaining portion may comprise an engagement portion, and the retaining portion may be configured to engage the outer conductor engager portion and the retaining portion may be configured to engage the first portion so as to retain the outer conductor engager portion in the first coupler portion to restrain the outer conductor engager portion from separating from the first coupler portion before the second coupler portion is coupled to the first coupler portion and electrically connect the outer conductor engager portion to the first coupler portion so as to provide an electrical path from the cable to the first coupler portion during operation of the connector.
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
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CONNECTOR FOR PROVIDING MORE RELIABLE SIGNAL PROPAGATION BY MAINTAINING CONDUCTOR PIN CONTACT AT CERTAIN PERIMETER PORTIONS THEREOF
A connector assembly that may include a connector portion and an adapter portion that are configured to be coupled to each other. The connector and adapter portions may include first and second conductor portions that are configured to be electrically connected to each other. The first and second conductor portions each may include perimeter end portions that are configured to contact each other when the connector portion and the adapter portion are coupled to each other. One of either the first conductor portion or the second conductor portions may include a perimeter end portion and a radially inward extending end portion that may be configured to extend radially inward from the perimeter end portion of the one conductor and may be axially spaced apart in an axial direction from an inward extremity end portion of the other conductor when the connector portion and the adapter portion are coupled to each other. The perimeter end portions of the first and second conductor portions may be configured to maintain electrical contact between the first and second conductor portions so as to improve signal propagation reliability or continuity between the connector and the adapter during operation of the connector assembly.
A cable storage system that may include a mounting portion that is configured to extend from a wall portion of a cable storage enclosure, and an envelope portion. The envelope portion may be configured to contain a coil of cable. The envelope portion may include an envelope opening portion that may be located on an edge portion of the envelopment portion. The mounting portion may be configured to support the envelope portion though the envelope opening portion. The envelope portion may be configured to support the coil of cable in the envelope portion so as to restrict the coil of cable from expanding and interfering with contents of the cable storage enclosure.
A cable storage container may include a base portion having a cavity and a base opening portion, a cover portion that may be configured to be attached to the base portion so as to cover the base opening portion, and a module portion that may be configured to be removed from and replaced in the base portion. The module portion may include a plurality of cable bundle receptacles that each may be configured to receive a portion of a cable bundle, and each two adjacent ones of the cable bundle receptacles may be separated by a separating wall portion, and the module portion may be configured to support the cable bundle in one of the cable bundle receptacles so as to restrict the cable bundle from expanding and interfering with contents of the base portion.
An optical fiber distribution device may include a plurality of splice cassette portions that are configured with a plurality of identifiers for visually identifying the splice cassette portions. Each of the splice cassette portions may include a body that may be configured with a splice cassette tray portion receiving portion, a splice cassette tray portion that may be configured to be received within the splice cassette tray portion receiving portion, a first splice cassette tray identifier that may be configured to provide a first visual splice cassette tray identification, and a second splice cassette tray identifier that may be configured to visually distinguish between splice cassette trays having a same first splice cassette tray identifier.
A meter box ground clamp may include a body portion having a first portion, a second portion, and a gripping portion that is configured to extend from the second portion and a fastener member configured to couple the body portion to an electrical meter box. The fastening member may be configured to extend through a receiving portion of the first portion to engage a first surface of the meter box so as to move the first portion away from the first surface of the meter box and move the gripping portion into engagement with a second surface of the meter box that faces away from the first surface of the meter box, and the receiving portion may be configured to receive the fastener member at a first angle less than 90 degrees relative to a plane of the first portion such that a free end of the fastener member forms a second angle greater than zero degrees relative to the second surface of the meter box. The second angle may be configured to create a force that urges the second portion of the body portion toward the meter box in response to a tightening torque applied to the fastener member so as to prevent the body portion from moving off the meter box in response to the tightening torque.
H01R 11/26 - End pieces terminating in a screw clamp, screw or nut
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
H01R 4/38 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a clamping member acted on by screw or nut
H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
H01R 11/05 - 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 characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
85.
BREAKOUT THAT IS CONFIGURED TO BE TOOL-LESSLY COUPLED WITH A MULTI-FIBER CABLE
A multi-fiber breakout assembly may include a breakout body portion that may be configured to break out a plurality of fiber cables from a multi-fiber cable, a body portion that may include a body-to-coupler engaging portion and a radially inward body-to-cable engaging portion that may be configured to engage an outwardly facing cable portion of a cable, and a coupler portion that may include a coupler-to-body engaging portion that may be configured to engage the body-to-coupler engaging portion of the body portion when the connector assembly is terminated on a cable. The coupler portion may be configured to move from a first position, where the coupler portion does not urge the radially inward body-to-cable engaging portion radially inward onto the outwardly facing cable portion of the multi-fiber cable, to a second position, where the coupler portion urges the radially body-to-cable engaging portion radially inward onto the outwardly facing cable portion of the cable so as to form a body-to-cable engagement portion when the coupler portion is in the second position. The body portion may include a breakout proximate body end portion that is located proximate to the breakout body portion when the coupler portion is in the second position. The coupler portion may be configured to tool-lessly provide a mechanical connector assembly-to-cable connection that may be configured to allow the connector to be connected to the cable without having to use a tool.
An assembly for covering at least a portion of a connector portion and at least a portion of a cable includes: a temperature sensitive portion; and a cord portion. The temperature sensitive portion is configured to have a pre-shrink length prior to being heated and a post-shrink length after being heated; wherein the post-shrink length is smaller than the pre-shrink length; the cord portion is configured to have a length after the temperature sensitive portion is heated that is greater than the post-shrink length of the temperature sensitive portion; and a difference between the post-shrink length of the temperature sensitive portion and the length of the cord portion after the heating permits a user to remove the temperature sensitive portion from a connector portion and a cable without using a sharp tool and thereby avoid cutting the connector portion or the cable when removing the temperature sensitive portion.
H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
H01R 4/72 - Insulation of connections using a heat shrinking insulating sleeve
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial 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
87.
CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A RETAINING MEMBER FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED CONDUCTIVITY
A cable connector that may include a first coupler portion, a second coupler portion that may be configured to be coupled with the first coupler portion, an outer conductor engager portion that may be supported in at least a portion of the first coupler portion, and a retaining portion that may be configured to be received by the outer conductor engager portion. The first coupler portion may be configured to receive a cable, the retaining portion may comprise an engagement portion, and the retaining portion may be configured to engage the outer conductor engager portion and the retaining portion may be configured to engage the first portion so as to retain the outer conductor engager portion in the first coupler portion to restrain the outer conductor engager portion from separating from the first coupler portion before the second coupler portion is coupled to the first coupler portion and electrically connect the outer conductor engager portion to the first coupler portion so as to provide an electrical path from the cable to the first coupler portion during operation of the connector.
A cable storage system that may include a mounting portion that is configured to extend from a wall portion of a cable storage enclosure, and an envelope portion. The envelope portion may be configured to contain a coil of cable. The envelope portion may include an envelope opening portion that may be located on an edge portion of the envelopment portion. The mounting portion may be configured to support the envelope portion though the envelope opening portion. The envelope portion may be configured to support the coil of cable in the envelope portion so as to restrict the coil of cable from expanding and interfering with contents of the cable storage enclosure.
A cable storage container may include a base portion having a cavity and a base opening portion, a cover portion that may be configured to be attached to the base portion so as to cover the base opening portion, and a module portion that may be configured to be removed from and replaced in the base portion. The module portion may include a plurality of cable bundle receptacles that each may be configured to receive a portion of a cable bundle, and each two adjacent ones of the cable bundle receptacles may be separated by a separating wall portion, and the module portion may be configured to support the cable bundle in one of the cable bundle receptacles so as to restrict the cable bundle from expanding and interfering with contents of the base portion.
A housing for an optical fiber connector may include a body portion that may be configured to be received by an optical fiber receptacle and a latching portion that may be configured to extend from the body portion proximate a first end of the body portion. The body portion and the latching portion also may be configured to be slidingly received in an optical fiber receptacle via a first end of the receptacle. The latching portion further may be configured to be urged toward the body portion by the receptacle in response to a predetermined pulling force applied to the housing in a direction away from the first end of the receptacle to de-latch the housing from the receptacle such that the housing is slidingly removed from the receptacle without manually operating the latching portion so as to prevent damage to the connector, the receptacle, and/or a fiber terminated by the connector.
A multi-fiber breakout assembly may include a breakout body portion that may be configured to break out a plurality of fiber cables from a multi-fiber cable, a body portion that may include a body-to-coupler engaging portion and a radially inward body-to-cable engaging portion that may be configured to engage an outwardly facing cable portion of a cable, and a coupler portion that may include a coupler-to-body engaging portion that may be configured to engage the body-to-coupler engaging portion of the body portion when the connector assembly is terminated on a cable. The coupler portion may be configured to move from a first position, where the coupler portion does not urge the radially inward body-to-cable engaging portion radially inward onto the outwardly facing cable portion of the multi-fiber cable, to a second position, where the coupler portion urges the radially body-to-cable engaging portion radially inward onto the outwardly facing cable portion of the cable so as to form a body-to-cable engagement portion when the coupler portion is in the second position. The body portion may include a breakout proximate body end portion that is located proximate to the breakout body portion when the coupler portion is in the second position. The coupler portion may be configured to tool-lessly provide a mechanical connector assembly-to-cable connection that may be configured to allow the connector to be connected to the cable without having to use a tool.
A multi-level signal distribution device provides different enhanced isolation levels at a plurality of different frequency bands and may include an input port, a plurality of output ports, a splitter configured to be connected between the input port and the output ports and a filter. The filter is configured to provide the plurality of enhanced isolation levels between the input port and the output ports. The device is also configured to provide enhanced isolation levels between adjacent output ports and between distant output ports.
A multi-level signal distribution device provides different enhanced isolation levels at a plurality of different frequency bands and may include an input port, a plurality of output ports, a splitter configured to be connected between the input port and the output ports and a filter. The filter is configured to provide the plurality of enhanced isolation levels between the input port and the output ports. The device is also configured to provide enhanced isolation levels between adjacent output ports and between distant output ports.
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.
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.
A hardline connector for providing high frequency performance includes a body portion configured to be coupled with an interface port. The body portion is configured to house a collet and an insulator, the collet includes a pin portion and a gripping portion that is configured to receive a center conductor of a hardline coaxial cable, and the gripping portion is configured to define a forward facing surface at a forward end of the gripping portion of the collet. The body portion is configured to minimize peaks and valleys of impedance levels within the connector relative to a desired 75 ohm impedance such that the hardline connector is configured to improve return loss performance over a wider frequency bandwidth without degrading electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance of the connector by minimizing peaks and valleys of impedance levels within the connector relative to a desired 75 ohm impedance. The hardline connector is configured to achieve a return loss of -20 dB or better over a frequency range of 5 MHz to 3 GHz.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
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
A hardline connector for providing high frequency performance includes a body portion configured to be coupled with an interface port. The body portion is configured to house a collet and an insulator, the collet includes a pin portion and a gripping portion that is configured to receive a center conductor of a hardline coaxial cable, and the gripping portion is configured to define a forward facing surface at a forward end of the gripping portion of the collet. The body portion is configured to minimize peaks and valleys of impedance levels within the connector relative to a desired 75 ohm impedance such that the hardline connector is configured to improve return loss performance over a wider frequency bandwidth without degrading electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance of the connector by minimizing peaks and valleys of impedance levels within the connector relative to a desired 75 ohm impedance. The hardline connector is configured to achieve a return loss of −20 dB or better over a frequency range of 5 MHz to 3 GHz.
A splice enclosure that may include a body portion, a lower portion, an adapter portion, and a splice portion. The adapter portion may be configured to pivot relative to the body portion between a first adapter portion position and a second adapter portion position. The splice portion may be configured to pivot relative to the body portion between a first splice portion position and a second splice portion position. The adapter portion may configured to be disposed between the splice portion and the lower portion when the splice portion is in the first splice portion position and the adapter portion is in the first adapter portion position such that the splice portion is configured to block access to the adapter portion The splice portion also may be configured to permit access to the adapter portion when the splice portion is pivoted to the second splice portion position such that the adapter portion is configured to be selectively pivoted to the second adapter portion position so as to provide improved access to an adapter that is configured to be coupled with the adapter portion.
A connector includes: (i) an inner conductor engager comprising at least one tab being flexible to define an opening engager, (ii) a driver configured to drive the inner conductor engager to a desired position along the inner conductor, and (iii) a housing coupled to the inner conductor engager. The opening is configured to receive an inner conductor of a coaxial cable and extends through the entire inner conductor engager thus allowing the inner conductor to electrically connect to an interface port.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
100.
CONNECTOR STORAGE FOR SECURELY HOLDING AN UNUSED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR WHILE MINIMIZING THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE CONNECTOR STORAGE AND THE CONNECTOR
A connector storage includes a storage block including a plurality of chambers. Each of the plurality of chambers includes an open first end at a front wall and a substantially closed second end at a rear wall. The storage block is configured to include first voids and/or second voids between adjacent ones of the plurality of chambers. Each of the plurality of chambers includes a substantially circular perimeter wall that includes first and second wall portions between the respective chamber and respective ones of the first and second voids. The perimeter wall is configured to have a first diameter that is smaller than a second diameter of a circle that circumscribes corners of the fiber optic connector. The first and second wall portions are configured to deform into respective ones of the first and second voids to receive and securely grip the corners of the fiber optic connector while minimizing a contact area between the perimeter wall and the connector so as to reduce a force required to insert the connector into the storage block and remove the connector from the storage block.
