Communication outlet
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1. An outlet comprising:
- (a) a backplate having first and second sides, the backplate having an opening therein for receiving a cable;
(b) a first set of sidewalls mounted to the first side of the backplate, the first set of sidewalls ringed about the opening and having a minimum inner radius equal to or greater than three centimeters;
(c) a second set of sidewalls mounted to the first side of the backplate ringed about the first set of sidewalls; and
,(d) mounting means for mounting the backplate flush to an exterior surface.
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Abstract
A wall communications outlet having a backplate with a central circular opening; first and second sets of sidewalls ringed about the central opening to act as a storage area for optical fibers or copper wires; and a set of upstanding posts mounted to the backplate with slots therein to accommodate connector panels held in the slots. A variety of connector sleeves can be fitted in a connector panel. Cables can enter the wall outlet through the hole in the backplate or from openings in the side of an outlet cover.
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1. An outlet comprising:
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(a) a backplate having first and second sides, the backplate having an opening therein for receiving a cable; (b) a first set of sidewalls mounted to the first side of the backplate, the first set of sidewalls ringed about the opening and having a minimum inner radius equal to or greater than three centimeters; (c) a second set of sidewalls mounted to the first side of the backplate ringed about the first set of sidewalls; and
,(d) mounting means for mounting the backplate flush to an exterior surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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