Upgradeable telecommunications patch panel and method of upgrading same
US7811123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53209
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An upgradeable patch panel assembly and associated method of upgrading a patch panel assembly. The upgradeable patch panel assembly including a panel base having an aperture sized to receive a scanner interface cable. The method including removing a first cover from the panel base, inserting a scanner interface cable through the existing aperture in the panel base, and attached an upgraded cover to the panel base. Upgrading the patch panel assembly is completed while the assembly remains mounted to a frame and without disconnecting rear cable connections. The upgraded patch panel assembly provides jack-occupancy monitoring capabilities.
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