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Patch cord with insertion detection and light illumination capabilities

  • US 8,267,706 B2
  • Filed: 12/18/2009
  • Issued: 09/18/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A plug for use with a patch cord mapping system that utilizes first and second management conductors, comprising:

  • a single-pole, double-throw switch, the switch having first and second switch contacts and a pole, the switch configured to change states when the plug is inserted into a jack, the pole being electrically connected to the second management conductor;

    a first capacitor, the first capacitor having a first capacitance and being electrically connected to the first management conductor and to the first switch contact;

    a second capacitor, the second capacitor having a second capacitance and being electrically connected to the first management conductor and to the second switch contact, the first capacitance being different than the second capacitance.

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