Coupler for cable trough

Details Coupler for cable trough Coupler for cable trough

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Chan, Korie (Department: 3632)

Supports

Pipe or cable

C248S068100, C403S109300, C403S325000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10772950

ABSTRACT:
Couplers for a cable trough system including a spacing defined by first and second guiding surfaces, the spacing being sized to receive the terminal end of a trough member into the spacing. One or more springs are carried on the couplers and may be at least partially disposed within the spacing between the first and the second guiding surfaces. The springs urge the terminal end of the trough member against the coupler upon insertion of the terminal end into the spacing. One or more locking elements are coupled adjacent to the springs to move between a locking position and a released position. The locking elements may slide longitudinally or move perpendicularly to the couplers. A first trough member may be released from the couplers independent from a second trough member coupled to the couplers. Methods for use of the couplers are also provided.

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Exhibit A, Ditel, Inc.; DITEL UPL-1000/UPT-1000/Corner Cable Guides; product information, 2 pages, © 1986.
Exhibit B, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.; FiberGuide™ , Fiber Management System, 6 pages front and back printed.
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