Electrical connectors – With indicating or identifying provision – Connection indicating provision
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-23
2010-12-21
Zarroli, Michael C (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With indicating or identifying provision
Connection indicating provision
C439S540100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07854624
ABSTRACT:
A panel assembly includes a panel having an opening therethrough that selectively receives either a first cassette or a second cassette, where the first and second cassettes have front and rear mating interfaces that mate with cable connectors. The first cassette has at least one of the front and rear mating interfaces being different than the front and rear mating interfaces of the second cassette, respectively. A connectivity sensor is mounted to either the first cassette or the second cassette depending on which of the first cassette and the second cassette is received in the opening of the panel. The connectivity sensor senses a connectivity status of the front mating interface of the corresponding first cassette or second cassette and generates a connectivity status signals relating to the connectivity status. An input/output connector is held by the panel. The input/output connector is electrically connected to the connectivity sensor and is configured to be electrically connected to an input/output cable of a connectivity management system that monitors the connectivity status signals of the connectivity sensor.
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Tyco Electronics Corporation
Zarroli Michael C
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