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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2006
Mark Eastman, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Gregory K. Sherrill, Herndon, VA (US);
Mark Eastman, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Gregory K. Sherrill, Herndon, VA (US);
Verizon Services Corp., Arlington, VA (US);
Abstract
A patch panel that provides a more flexible test bed for copper based broadband services using male or female pin-type connectors (commonly referred to as 'telco' or 'champ' connectors) that meets ANSI/T1A/E1A-568-B.2 standards is disclosed. The connectors, depending upon whether they are male or female, have a pin or receptacle, respectively, for each conductor that comprises the pairs of a Cat5e compliant cable assembly. The patch panel provides a “cleaner” installation in systems requiring Cat5e compliance as cables are routed to a centralized point (the patch panel) for distribution to and from communications devices and network elements.