Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an activation tool used to terminate a pre-polished, no-crimp fiber optical connector. SOLUTION: The tool holds and positions a suitable fiber optic connector, such as an ST-type Opti-Cam connector. A lever on the tool activates a connector cam mechanism to effectuate termination of the fiber. The tool includes a base that supports and locks axial and rotational movement of ferrule holder and backbone components of the connector while a rotatable cam activation tool handle engages with a cam of the connector to rotate the cam between a de-activated position and an activated or terminated position. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a re-terminable and no-crimp ST-type optical connector assembly. SOLUTION: The fiber-optic connector 10 includes: a housing such as a bayonet 100; a backbone 300 retained within a rear of the housing; a ferrule holder 700 provided within the backbone 300; and a cam 200 provided between the ferrule holder 700 and the backbone 300, wherein the ferrule holder 700 has an alignment key. The cam 200 includes a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof, which cutout mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions. The cam activation cutout also receives the alignment key of the ferrule holder 700 therethrough. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide intelligent patch panels which support patch cord management in communications networks. SOLUTION: Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purpose of sharing power and also for the purpose of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and apparatus for incorporating guided network cable Move/Add/Change (MAC) work order capability into a power patch panel. SOLUTION: MAC work orders may be controlled and monitored using in-band signaling using, e.g., standard RJ-45 patch cords. Cable detection is performed at a port level on a real-time basis. Coordination of guided MAC operations may be performed by the patch panel, independently, or in conjunction with, or under the control of, a remote Network Management System. The patch panel may be in either an interconnect or cross-connect configuration. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a network documentation and a revision system including first and second devices connected by a path cord. SOLUTION: The first device has provisioning and signal ports with corresponding contact assemblies. The second device has a switch port without a contact assembly. The patch cord has signal and control wires, a first connector which connects the signal wires to a signal port and the control wire to a corresponding contact assembly, and a second connector which connects the signal wires to the switch port and terminates the control wire. The second connector incorporates an indicator to be controlled by a control signal, a detection circuit for detecting whether or not the second connector is plugged into the second device, and an ID circuit for providing an ID number through the first connector. Installation and removal procedures of the patch cord are guided by indicators on the patch cord and the first device without adding retrofitted contacts to the second device. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fiber optic industrial connector including a connector holder and a duplex clip assembly secured within the connector holder. SOLUTION: The duplex clip assembly includes a duplex clip and two connectors secured within the duplex clip. The duplex clip has a front surface and a rear surface, and two openings positioned between the front surface and the rear surface. The duplex clip also has a projecting member extending from the rear surface to the front surface. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI