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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2003
Michael Patrick Green, Mechanicsburg, PA (US);
Sam Denovich, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Paul John Pepe, Clemmons, NC (US);
Ralph Sykes Martin, Mount Airy, NC (US);
James Joseph Eberle, Jr., Hummelstown, PA (US);
Sheldon Easton Muir, Greensboro, NC (US);
Michael Patrick Green, Mechanicsburg, PA (US);
Sam Denovich, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Paul John Pepe, Clemmons, NC (US);
Ralph Sykes Martin, Mount Airy, NC (US);
James Joseph Eberle, Jr., Hummelstown, PA (US);
Sheldon Easton Muir, Greensboro, NC (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Middletown, PA (US);
Abstract
A network sensing assembly is provided that includes an interface configured to receive a plurality of patch cords and a sensor element positioned proximate the interface. A plurality of contacts establish electrical connection to the sensor element when the patch cords are connected to the interface. At least one conductive element is attached to one of the patch cords and the sensor element. The conductive element is configured to couple more than one of the plurality of contacts when one of the patch cords is connected to the interface.