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Communications connectors and methods of using the same

US8215847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Alcatel Lucent · FR

Inventors

Michael J. Aiudi · South Glastonbury, US
Lawrence P. Kaider · Wallingford, US
Jari Taskila · Meriden, US
Aaron Rose · Hamden, US
Andrzej E. Stanek · Meridian Avenue, US
Peter A. Casey · Buford, US
Yin-Shing Chong · Middletown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 28, 2010
Grant date	Jul 10, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49204
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Communications connectors communicatively and physically join a plurality of network elements. Communications connectors are substantially flangeless so as to provide a substantially continuous surface between the connector and network elements joined thereto. Communications connectors may include or be modified with a grounding surface or a seating member. Communications connectors include a variety of communicative contact surfaces and joining mechanisms, including those compatible with known 7/16 DIN connections. Methods include installing network elements to connection interfaces on connectors without the use of a flange or other exterior part. Methods optionally include applying an adhesive to connection interfaces to provide a breakable, locked connection between network elements and connectors.

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