IP Library Patent Application 12819978
Patent Application
App. No. 12/819,978

RUGGED REGISTERED JACK CONNECTION

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App. No.
12/819,978
Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.

Claims (31)

1 . A method, comprising:

creating a connection between two different terminals in a connecter, wherein the first terminal and second terminal are aligned, wherein the first terminal and second terminal are coupled together at a junction, wherein the connection is enclosed in a first layer comprising a sealing material, and wherein the first layer is enclosed in a second layer; and

preventing the exposure of the second terminal to materials in the environment of the first terminal.

2 . The method of claim 1 , the second layer is configured in a jam nut configuration.

3 . The method of claim 1 , the second layer is configured in a in-line configuration.

4 . The method of claim 1 , the second layer is configured in a flange mount configuration.

5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second terminals are registered jacks.

6 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the registered jacks are RJ45 jacks.

7 . An apparatus, comprising:

a first registered jack;

a junction coupled to the first registered jack;

a first source unit coupled to the junction;

a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit; and

an seal surrounding the first layer.

8 . The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising surrounding the apparatus in a housing configured in a jam nut configuration.

9 . The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising surrounding the apparatus in a housing configured in an in-line configuration.

10 . The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising surrounding the apparatus in a housing configured in a flange mount configuration.

11 . The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the first source unit is a second registered jack.

12 . The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising an o-ring surrounding the housing.

13 . The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising at least one thread surrounding the apparatus.

14 . The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the registered jack is a universal serial bus port.

15 . A system, comprising:

a first registered jack coupled to a junction, wherein the first registered jack has an area exposed to an environment;

a first source coupled to the junction, wherein the junction is used to couple the first registered jack to the first source;

a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source; and

a seal located between the environment and at least some of the first source.

16 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the first register jack is a RJ45 jack.

17 . The system of claim 15 , further comprising a sealing mechanism for the ruggedized housing.

18 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the housing is configured in a jam nut configuration.

19 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the housing is configured in an in-line configuration.

20 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the housing is configured in a flange mount configuration.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 21, 2010
From: PENUMATCHA, RAJU; WOUTERS, VINCENT A.
To: APPLIED OPTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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