Patent ID: 7891088
Filing Date: 2011-02-22
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of running cables from an already-installed cable duct to devices, the method comprising: selecting a first portion of said duct from which it is desirable for a first cable to be dropped to a first device below said duct, wherein said duct is situated along a ceiling above said first device; punching a first aperture in said first portion of said duct; providing a downspout having first and second ends; inserting said first end through said first aperture, causing the first end to extend from said duct; snaking the first cable from said duct through said aperture; running said first cable through said downspout; connecting said first cable to said first device; selecting a second portion of said duct from which it is desirable for a second cable to be dropped to a second device below said duct, wherein said duct is situated along the ceiling above said second device; punching a second aperture in said second portion of said duct; snaking said second cable from said duct through said second aperture; and connecting said second cable to said second device.