Patent ID: 6534709
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
A distribution box for supporting a plurality of distribution jacks, each distribution jack having a first terminal and a second terminal, said distribution box being configured to permit a plurality of cables to be selectively interconnected with said plurality of distribution jacks, the distribution box comprising:a housing defining a hollow interior, said housing having a wall adapted to support said plurality of such distribution jacks such that the first terminal of each distribution jack is positioned in the hollow interior and the second terminal of each distribution jack is accessible from the exterior of the housing, and the housing having an opening configured to allow said cables to be routed anywhere through the opening into said hollow interior for interconnection to the first terminals of said distribution jacks; wherein said housing comprises a lower housing portion having a base and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the base and an upper housing portion connectable to the plurality of side walls of the lower housing portion forming the hollow interior; and a removable shield mountable over said opening and being adapted to seal around the cables disposed in said opening, wherein said removable shield is attached to said upper housing portion and said upper housing portion is removable from said lower housing portion.