Direct to closet wiring system - Patent US6454597(B1)

Filed: Nov 23, 1998

Published: Sep 24, 2002

Abstract

A communication system includes a wiring closet having a data hub and a telephone switching device. Each of a plurality of workstations includes a telephone and/or a computer. A single cable assembly interconnects the wiring closet and the workstations. The cable assembly includes a plurality of connector assemblies, with each connector assembly being associated with a respective workstation. Each connector assembly has at least one breakout connector connected to a telephone or a computer of the respective workstation. Each of a plurality of cables has a plurality of electrical conductors. A first of the cables interconnects the wiring closet and a first of the connector assemblies. Other cables connect the first connector assembly and other connector assemblies in series.

Applicants

DEKKO ENGINEERING INC

Inventors

SCHULTZ JEFF
MARSH JOHN K

Application Number

09198033

Priority Claims

US2813598

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Classification Codes

H01R27/00, H01R27/02