Patent · US Expired

Multimedia outlet

US5676566A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1995
Grant dateOct 14, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/16
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The multimedia outlet of the present invention exhibits a combination of form and function. The outlet provides six openings for various telecommunicating connectors that provide for up to 12 ports of mixed media or up to 24 fiber optic ports. Also, provided is a cable management arrangement complying with industry standards specifications. The form of the outlet, having inwardly angled sides allows for "true" gravity feed connections, which are desirable. The outlet also includes multiple cable access/raceway knockout ports and a concealed labeling system.

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