Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a faceplate assembly. The faceplate assembly includes a backing plate and a plurality of cover plates that mount to the backing plate. The baking plate has an opening that receives at least six modules. Each cover plate includes a center opening corresponding to the modules received in the backing plate.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/592,286, filed Jan. 30, 2012, the subject matter of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    This invention relates to faceplate assemblies for securing connectivity and, more particularly, to faceplate assemblies for securing connectivity that have appealing aesthetics, concealed hardware and concealed labeling. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    The present invention is directed towards a faceplate assembly having a backing plate and a plurality of cover plates that are mounted to the backing plate. The backing plate has an opening for receiving a plurality of modules. Each cover plate has centered openings corresponding to a unique quantity of the modules received in the backing plate. 
         [0004]    The present invention is also directed towards a faceplate assembly with a backing plate, a plurality of inserts, a plurality of decorative plates, and a cover plate. The backing plate has an opening to receive the inserts. Each insert is configured to hold a different quantity of modules that are mountable to the backing plate. Each decorative plate includes at least one opening to expose the unique combination of the inserts. The cover plate also includes an opening to expose part of the decorative plate and the apertures of the modules that are held in the inserts. The cover plate and the decorative plate are mounted to the backing plate. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    Certain embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by the accompanying figures. It should be understood that the figures are not necessarily to scale and that details that are not necessary for an understanding of the invention or that render other details difficult to perceive may be omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein. 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  is a top front perspective view of an exemplary faceplate assembly coupled to a surface; 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 , a networking jack, associated cable, and an electrical box are also shown; 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is a top front perspective view of a backing member and fasteners of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  is a top front perspective view of a cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  is a top rear perspective view of the cover shown in  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0011]      FIG. 6  is a top front perspective view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1  in an assembled condition with the backing member and fasteners shown in dashed lines; 
           [0012]      FIG. 7  is a top rear perspective view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 , a networking jack and associated cable are also illustrated; 
           [0013]      FIG. 8  is a top front perspective view of another exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0014]      FIG. 9  is a top rear perspective view of the cover shown in  FIG. 8 ; 
           [0015]      FIG. 10  is a top front perspective view of the faceplate assembly shown with the cover illustrated in  FIG. 8 , two networking jacks and associated cables are also shown and the backing member and fasteners are illustrated with dashed lines; 
           [0016]      FIG. 11  is a top rear perspective view of the faceplate assembly, two networking jacks, and associated cables shown in  FIG. 10 ; 
           [0017]      FIG. 12  is a top front perspective view of a further exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0018]      FIG. 13  is a top rear perspective view of the cover shown in  FIG. 12 ; 
           [0019]      FIG. 14  is a top front perspective view of the faceplate assembly shown with the cover illustrated in  FIG. 12 , three networking jacks and associated cables are also shown and the backing member and fasteners are illustrated with dashed lines; 
           [0020]      FIG. 15  is a top rear perspective view of the faceplate assembly, three networking jacks and associated cables shown in  FIG. 14 ; 
           [0021]      FIG. 16  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly including still another exemplary cover, also shown are a surface, an electrical box, four networking jacks and associated cables; 
           [0022]      FIG. 17  is a top front perspective view of the cover shown in  FIG. 16 ; 
           [0023]      FIG. 18  is a top rear perspective view of the cover shown in  FIG. 16 ; 
           [0024]      FIG. 19  is a top front perspective view of the faceplate assembly shown with the cover illustrated in  FIG. 16 , four networking jacks and associated cables are also shown and the backing member and fasteners are illustrated with dashed lines; 
           [0025]      FIG. 20  is a top rear perspective view of the faceplate assembly, four networking jacks and associated cables shown in  FIG. 19 ; 
           [0026]      FIG. 21  is a top front perspective view of yet another exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0027]      FIG. 22  is a top rear perspective view of the cover shown in  FIG. 21 ; 
           [0028]      FIG. 23  is a top front perspective view of the faceplate assembly with the cover illustrated in  FIG. 21 , six networking jacks and associated cables are also shown and the backing member and fasteners are illustrated with dashed lines; 
           [0029]      FIG. 24  is a top rear perspective view of the faceplate assembly, six networking jacks and associated cables shown in  FIG. 23 ; 
           [0030]      FIG. 25  is a top front perspective view of two faceplate assemblies coupled to a surface, and including different quantities of networking jacks and different covers, the two covers have their respective top edges substantially co-linearly aligned and have their respective bottom edges substantially co-linearly aligned; 
           [0031]      FIG. 26  is a top front perspective view of another exemplary faceplate assembly coupled to a surface, the faceplate assembly includes an exemplary decorative member for accommodating a single networking jack; 
           [0032]      FIG. 27  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 , a networking jack is also shown; 
           [0033]      FIG. 28  is a rear perspective view of a cover and a decorative member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 ; 
           [0034]      FIG. 28A  is an enlarged view of a portion of  FIG. 28  showing a projection of the cover positioned in an aperture defined in the decorative member; 
           [0035]      FIG. 28B  is an enlarged view of a portion of  FIG. 28  showing an exemplary manner of coupling the decorative member to the cover; 
           [0036]      FIG. 29  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 , the faceplate assembly includes another exemplary decorative member for accommodating two networking jacks; 
           [0037]      FIG. 30  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 29 , two networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0038]      FIG. 31  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 , the faceplate assembly includes a further exemplary decorative member for accommodating three networking jacks; 
           [0039]      FIG. 32  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 31 , three networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0040]      FIG. 33  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 , the faceplate assembly includes still another exemplary decorative member for accommodating four networking jacks; 
           [0041]      FIG. 34  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 33 , four networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0042]      FIG. 35  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 , the faceplate assembly includes a yet another exemplary decorative member for accommodating five networking jacks; 
           [0043]      FIG. 36  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 35 , five networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0044]      FIG. 37  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26 , the faceplate assembly includes still a further exemplary decorative member for accommodating six networking jacks; 
           [0045]      FIG. 38  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 37 , six networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0046]      FIG. 39  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26  coupled to a surface in a horizontal orientation, the faceplate assembly includes another exemplary decorative member for accommodating a single networking jack in a horizontal orientation; 
           [0047]      FIG. 40  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 39 , a single networking jack is also shown; 
           [0048]      FIG. 41  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26  coupled to a surface in a horizontal orientation, the faceplate assembly includes a further exemplary decorative member for accommodating two networking jacks in a horizontal orientation; 
           [0049]      FIG. 42  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 41 , two networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0050]      FIG. 43  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26  coupled to a surface in a horizontal orientation, the faceplate assembly includes still another exemplary decorative member for accommodating three networking jacks in a horizontal orientation; 
           [0051]      FIG. 44  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 43 , three networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0052]      FIG. 45  is a top front perspective view of the exemplary faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 26  coupled to a surface in a horizontal orientation, the faceplate assembly includes yet another exemplary decorative member for accommodating four networking jacks in a horizontal orientation; 
           [0053]      FIG. 46  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 45 , four networking jacks are also shown; 
           [0054]      FIG. 47  is a top front perspective view of a further exemplary faceplate assembly coupled to a surface, a single networking jack, a single plug, and associated plug cable are also illustrated; 
           [0055]      FIG. 48  is an exploded view of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , a single networking jack, associated jack cable, and electrical box are also shown; 
           [0056]      FIG. 49  is a top rear perspective view of an exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 ; 
           [0057]      FIG. 50  is a top front perspective view of another exemplary backing member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the backing member is adapted to accommodate two networking jacks; 
           [0058]      FIG. 51  is a top front perspective view of another exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the cover is adapted to accommodate two networking jacks; 
           [0059]      FIG. 52  is a top front perspective view of a faceplate assembly including the backing member and the cover shown in  FIGS. 50 and 51 , two networking jacks are also illustrated; 
           [0060]      FIG. 53  is a top front perspective view of a further exemplary backing member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the backing member is adapted to accommodate three networking jacks; 
           [0061]      FIG. 54  is a top front perspective view of a further exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the cover is adapted to accommodate three networking jacks; 
           [0062]      FIG. 55  is a top front perspective view of a faceplate assembly including the backing member and the cover shown in  FIGS. 53 and 54 , three networking jacks are also illustrated; 
           [0063]      FIG. 56  is a top front perspective view of still another exemplary backing member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the backing member is adapted to accommodate four networking jacks; 
           [0064]      FIG. 57  is a top front perspective view of still another exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the cover is adapted to accommodate four networking jacks; 
           [0065]      FIG. 58  is a top front perspective view of a faceplate assembly including the backing member and the cover shown in  FIGS. 56 and 57 , four networking jacks are also illustrated; 
           [0066]      FIG. 59  is a top front perspective view of yet another exemplary backing member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the backing member is adapted to accommodate six networking jacks; 
           [0067]      FIG. 60  is a top front perspective view of yet another exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 47 , the cover is adapted to accommodate six networking jacks; 
           [0068]      FIG. 61  is a top front perspective view of a faceplate assembly including the backing member and the cover shown in  FIGS. 59 and 60 , six networking jacks are also illustrated; 
           [0069]      FIG. 62  is a top front perspective view of still another exemplary faceplate assembly, four networking jacks are also illustrated; 
           [0070]      FIG. 63  is a top front perspective view of an exemplary cover of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 62 ; 
           [0071]      FIG. 64  is a top front perspective view of an exemplary backing member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 62 ; 
           [0072]      FIG. 65  is a top front perspective view of yet another exemplary faceplate assembly, a single networking jack is also shown; and 
           [0073]      FIG. 66  is a top front perspective view of an exemplary backing member of the faceplate assembly shown in  FIG. 65 . 
       
    
    
       [0074]    Before any independent features and embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0075]    Many different types of information and/or communication systems exist that require connectivity to each other and to peripheral devices used with the information and/or communication systems. Information and/or communication systems may include, for example, data networks, audio and/or video systems, etc. Connectivity to information and/or communication systems may occur in a wide variety of locations and such connectivity may be comprised of a wide variety of different types of modules. Exemplary locations for connectivity include, but are not limited to, walls, raceways, or any other locations where connectivity is required. 
         [0076]    With reference to  FIG. 1 , an exemplary faceplate assembly  20  is illustrated and is coupled to a surface  24  such as, for example, a wall. The faceplate assembly  20  facilitates mounting of connectivity to the surface  24 . The faceplate assembly  20  is adapted to accommodate a variety of different jack  28  densities such as, for example, one jack, two jacks, three jacks, four jacks, and six jacks. 
         [0077]    In some environments, numerous faceplate assemblies  20  may be required and may be coupled to the same surface  24 . The faceplate assemblies  20  may be positioned adjacent to each other and each faceplate assembly  20  may include a different number of jacks  28 . The faceplate assembly  20  of the present invention is capable of centering the jack(s)  28  within the faceplate assembly  20  while providing the ability to align top edges of adjacent faceplate assemblies  20  in a substantially collinear manner with each other and also align bottom edges of adjacent faceplate assemblies  20  in a substantially collinear manner with each other. 
         [0078]    Referring to  FIGS. 1-5 , the faceplate assembly  20  includes a backing member  32 , a plurality of fasteners  36 , a label  40 , a label cover  44 , and a cover  48 . The backing member  32  and the cover  48  may each be constructed as a single unitarily formed piece of plastic. Additionally, the backing member  32  and the cover  48  may be injection molded. A standard electrical box  52  includes two flanges  56  with each flange  56  including an aperture  60  therein. The fasteners  36  are inserted in the apertures  60  to couple the backing member  32  to the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52 . 
         [0079]    With particular reference to  FIG. 3 , the backing member  32  includes a first pair of mounting holes  64  and a second pair of mounting holes  68  defined through the backing member  32 . The desired pair of mounting holes  64 ,  68  are aligned with the electrical box apertures  60  and the fasteners  36  may be inserted through the aligned pair of mounting holes  64 ,  68  and apertures  60  to couple the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . All of the mounting holes  64 ,  68  are sufficiently recessed to inhibit the fasteners  36  from projecting significantly outward from a front of the backing member  32 . Selection of a desired pair of mounting holes  64 ,  68  will be described in more detail below. 
         [0080]    With continued reference to  FIG. 3 , the backing member  32  also includes a label receptacle  72  defined therein for first receiving the label  40 , then subsequently receiving the label cover  44  in the label receptacle  72  to capture the label  40  between the label cover  44  and the backing member  32 . The label receptacle  72  is sufficiently deep to inhibit the label  40  and label cover  44  from significantly extending beyond a front surface  76  of the backing member  32 . Any desired information may be produced on the label  40  to provide users with information relevant to the faceplate assembly  20 . 
         [0081]    The backing member  32  further includes a pair of fastener receptacles  80  for retaining the fasteners  36  when the fasteners  36  are not in use as in storage or shipping. Each fastener receptacle  80  includes a plurality of spaced-apart alternating offset projections  84  defining a cavity  88  therebetween in which the fastener  36  may be positioned and retained under friction. 
         [0082]    The backing member  32  also defines a pair of jack apertures  92  therethrough. Each aperture  92  includes a plurality of ports  96  defined therein for receiving jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, each aperture  92  includes three ports  96 , thereby providing the backing member  32  with a total of six ports  96 . It should be understood that the backing member  32  may have any number of apertures (including one) and may include any number of ports  96  for receiving any number of jacks  28  or other modular components, such as HDMI coupler, HDMI to RJ45 converter, USB coupler, RCA, F type, BNC, fiber-optic (SC, LC, ST., etc, and other types of modules. 
         [0083]    Each port  96  includes a hook latch  100  for releasably securing a jack  28 . The hook latch  100  includes an upward extending projection  104  to engage a jack  28 . The hook latch  100  may also be resilient to facilitate movement of the hook latch  100  relative to the jack  28  and facilitate engagement and disengagement of the projection  104  with the jack  28 . 
         [0084]    The backing member  32  further includes port indicia  108  positioned on a front surface  76  of the backing member  32  under each of the ports  96 . The port indicia  108  identifies in which ports  96  one or more jacks  28  should be positioned depending on the number of jacks  28  that will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20 . For example, if only one jack  28  is supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the single jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  with a number “1” below it. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the port  96  including the number “1” below it is the top center port  96 . If, for example, two jacks  28  are supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the jacks  28  are positioned in the two ports  96  with a number “2” below it. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the two ports  96  with the number “2” below them are the top center port  96  and the top right port  96 . This procedure applies to one, two, three, four, and six jacks  28  supported by the faceplate assembly  20 . It should be understood that the port indicia  108  may be located in other positions relative to the jack apertures  92  and ports  96 . For example, the port indicia  108  may be positioned above the ports  96 , in the ports  96 , on the hook latches  100 , beside the ports  96 , or any other position. It should also be understood that the port indicia  108  may take foul&#39;s other than numeric. The port indicia  108  may have any form that indicates where to locate jacks  28  based on the number of jacks  28 . For example, the port indicia  108  may be letters, symbols, etc. 
         [0085]    The backing member  32  also includes mounting indicia  112 ,  116  positioned adjacent to the mounting holes  64 ,  68 . The mounting indicia  112 ,  116  identifies the pair of mounting holes  64 ,  68  to use depending on the number of jacks  28  supported by the faceplate assembly  20 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the mounting indicia  112 ,  116  includes first mounting indicia  112  associated with the first pair of mounting holes  64  and second mounting indicia  116  associated with the second pair of mounting holes  68 . The first mounting indicia  112  recites “1, 2, 3” and the second mounting indicia  116  recites “4, 6”. Thus, if one, two, or three jacks  28  are supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the fasteners  36  are inserted through the first pair of mounting holes  64  and secured to the electrical box  52 , and if four or six jacks  28  are supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the fasteners  36  are inserted through the second pair of mounting holes  68  and secured to the electrical box  52 . It should also be understood that the mounting indicia  112 ,  116  may take foul&#39;s other than numeric. The mounting indicia  112 ,  116  may have any form that indicates where to locate jacks  28  based on the number of jacks  28 . For example, the mounting indicia  112 ,  116  may be letters, symbols, etc. 
         [0086]    With particular reference to  FIG. 3 , the backing member  32  further includes a plurality of flexible latches  120  engageable by the cover  48  to secure the cover  48  to the backing member  32 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the backing member  32  includes four flexible latches  120 , two latches  120  on a right edge  140  of the backing member  32  and two latches  120  on a left edge  136  of the backing member  32 . It should be understood that the backing member  32  may include any number of latches  120  (including one) arranged in any configuration around the backing member  32 . 
         [0087]    With continued reference to  FIG. 3 , the backing member  32  also includes a plurality of slots  124  defined therein to assist with proper alignment of the cover  48  when connecting the cover  48  to the backing member  32 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the backing member  32  defines three slots  124  therein. A first slot  124  is defined in a top edge  128  of the backing member  32 , a second slot  124  is defined in a bottom edge  132  of the backing member  32 , and a third slot  124  is defined in a left edge  136  of the backing member  32 . The first and second slots  124  are respectively defined in the top and bottom edges  128 ,  132  of the backing member  32  on a right half of the backing member  32  closer to a right edge  140  of the backing member  32  than the left edge  136 . The third slot  124  is defined in the left edge  136  of the backing member  32  on a top half of the backing member  32  closer to the top edge  128  of the backing member  32  than the bottom edge  132 . 
         [0088]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the backing member  32  includes a width W 1  and a height H 1 . 
         [0089]    Referring now to  FIGS. 4 and 5 , an exemplary cover  48  of the faceplate assembly  20  is illustrated. As indicated above, the faceplate assembly  20  is adapted to support any number and any type of jacks  28  and, similarly, the cover  48  may be appropriately configured to accommodate any number and any type of jacks  28 . The exemplary embodiment of the cover  48  illustrated in  FIGS. 4 and 5  is adapted to support a single networking jack  28 . The cover  48  includes a release slot  144  in a bottom edge  148  thereof to facilitate removal of the cover  48  from the backing member  32 . A screwdriver or other device may be inserted into the release slot  144  and manipulated to remove the cover  48  from the backing member  32 . 
         [0090]    The cover  48  also includes an opening  152  defined therethrough sized and shaped to receive the single networking jack  28  (see  FIGS. 1 and 2 ). The cover  48  further includes a plurality of rigid latches  156  engageable with the flexible latches  120  included on the backing member  32  to couple the cover  48  to the backing member  32 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the cover  48  includes four rigid latches  156  to engage the four flexible latches  120  on the backing member  32 . The cover  48  may include any number of rigid latches  156  (including one) to couple the cover  48  to the backing member  32 . In some exemplary embodiments, it may be preferable to include a complementary number of rigid latches  156  and flexible latches  120 . The flexible latches  120  may be included on the cover  48 , the rigid latches  156  on the backing member  32 , or at least one rigid latch  156  on both the cover  48  and the backing member  32  and at least one flexible latch  120  on both the cover  48  and the backing member  32 . 
         [0091]    The cover  48  further includes a plurality of projections  160  to assist with proper alignment of the cover  48  when connecting the cover  48  to the backing member  32 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the cover  48  includes three projections  160 . A first projection  160  is positioned on an interior surface  164  of the cover  48  near a top edge  168  of the cover  48 , a second projection  160  is positioned on an interior surface of the bottom edge  148  of the cover  48 , and a third projection  160  is positioned on the interior surface  164  of the cover  48  near a left edge  172  of the cover  48 . The first and second projections  160  are respectively positioned on a right half of the cover  48  closer to the right edge  176  of the cover  48  than the left edge  172  of the cover  48 . The third projection  160  is positioned on a top half of the cover  48  closer to the top edge  168  of the cover  48  than the bottom edge  148  of the cover  48 . 
         [0092]    The first and third projections  160  each include a base  180  and an engagement portion  184 . The base  180  is wider than the engagement portion  184 . The second projection  160  only includes an engagement portion  184  since the second projection  160  is positioned on the interior bottom edge  148  of the cover  48 , which may be considered a wider base of the second projection  160 . The engagement portions  184  of the projections  160  are complementarily shaped to the slots  124  defined in the backing member  32  such that the engagement portions  184  may slide into and out of the slots  124 . The bases  180  of the first and third projections  160  and the interior bottom edge  148  of the cover  48  associated with the second projection  160  are much wider than the slots  124  to prohibit their insertion into the slots  124  and to define an insertion limit for the projections  160 . In order for the cover  48  to properly couple to the backing member  32 , all of the projections  160  must align with their respective slots  124  and the projections  160  must slide into their respective slots  124 . The complementary projections  160  and slots  124  may be considered keying features to perform a keying operation. Coupling of the cover  48  to the backing member  32  will be described in more detail below. 
         [0093]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the cover  48  includes a width W 2  and a height H 2 . The cover  48  may include any width and height as long as the width W 2  of the cover  48  is greater than the width W 1  of the backing member  32  and the height H 2  of the cover  48  is greater than the height H 1  of the backing member  32 . 
         [0094]    With reference to  FIGS. 1-7 , an electrical box  52  coupled to a surface  24  may provide a desirable location for supporting connectivity to information systems and the faceplate assembly  20  may be coupled to the electrical box  52  to support such connectivity. A desired number of jacks  28  and their associated cables  188  are routed to the electrical box  52 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a jack  28  is shown. The backing member  32  must be coupled to the electrical box  52  to accommodate the single jack  28 . Since a single jack  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the first pair of mounting holes  64  having the mounting indicia “1, 2, 3” adjacent thereto will be utilized to couple the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . Fasteners  36  are inserted through the first pair of mounting holes  64  and threaded into the apertures  60  defined in the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52  to secure the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . The single jack  28  is then coupled to the appropriate port  96  defined in the backing member  32 . Since a single jack  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the single jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “1, 2, 3, 4, 6” adjacent thereto. This is the only port including indicia having a “1” therein. The hook latch  100  associated with this port  96  engages the jack  28  and releasably secures the jack  28  to the backing member  32  (see also  FIGS. 3 and 7 ). 
         [0095]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 1-7 , the cover  48  may now be coupled to the backing member  32 . The cover  48  includes an opening  152  therein configured to receive the jack  28  coupled to the backing member  32 . A user aligns the opening  152  with the jack  28  and also aligns the projections  160  on the cover  48  with their respective slots  124  defined in the backing member  32 . Once aligned, the user moves the cover  48  toward the surface  24 , which causes the projections  160  to slide within their respective slots  124  and a front surface  192  of the jack  28  to insert into the opening  152  defined in the cover  48 . The cover  48  continues to slide onto the backing member  32  until the rigid latches  156  on the cover  48  engage and couple to the flexible latches  120  on the backing member  32 . The cover  48  is now coupled to the backing member  32 . Once coupled, the jack  28  is substantially centered both horizontally and vertically in the cover  48  and a front surface  192  of the jack  28  is substantially flush with a front surface  196  of the cover  48 , thereby providing an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  20 . Additionally, the cover  48  covers the backing member  32 , the fasteners  36 , the label  40 , the label cover  44 , and other components of the faceplate assembly  20  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  20 . 
         [0096]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the port  96  utilized for the jack  28  is substantially centered on a centerline of the backing member  32 . The projections  160 , slots  124 , and rigid latches  156  on the cover  48  are positioned to centrally align the jack  28 , and to position the front surface  192  of the jack  28  substantially flush with the front surface  196  of the cover  48 . 
         [0097]    Referring now to  FIGS. 8-11 , another exemplary embodiment of a cover  48   a  of the faceplate assembly  20   a  is illustrated. Faceplate assembly  20   a  is identical to faceplate assembly  20  except for the cover  48   a  includes an opening  152   a  designed to reveal two jacks  28 . As described above, the cover  48   a  is coupled to the backing member  32  illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . 
         [0098]    The backing member  32  must be coupled to the electrical box  52  to accommodate the two jacks  28 . Since two networking jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20   a , the first pair of mounting holes  64  having the mounting indicia “1, 2, 3” adjacent thereto will be utilized to couple the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . Fasteners  36  are inserted through the first pair of mounting holes  64  and threaded into the apertures  60  defined in the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52  to secure the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . The two jacks  28  are then coupled to the appropriate ports  96  defined in the backing member  32 . Since two jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20   a , a first  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “1, 2, 3, 4, 6” adjacent thereto and the second jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “2, 3, 4, 6”. The hook latches  100  associated with these two ports  96  engage their respective networking jacks  28  and releasably secure the networking jacks  28  to the backing member  32  (see also  FIGS. 10 and 11 ). 
         [0099]    The projections  160   a  and rigid latches  156   a  on the cover  48   a  and the slots  124  on the backing plate  32  are positioned to centrally align the two networking jacks  28  vertically and horizontally, and to position the front surfaces  192  of the networking jacks  28  substantially flush with the front surface  196   a  of the cover  48   a.    
         [0100]    Referring now to  FIGS. 12-15 , another exemplary embodiment of a cover  48   b  of the faceplate assembly  20   b  is illustrated. The cover  48   b  illustrated in  FIGS. 12 and 13  is adapted to support three jacks  28 . The cover  48   b  may be coupled to the same backing member  32  illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . The cover  48   b  includes an opening  152   b  designed to reveal three jacks  28 . 
         [0101]    The backing member  32  must be coupled to the electrical box  52  to accommodate the three jacks  28 . Since three jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20   b , the first pair of mounting holes  64  having the mounting indicia “1, 2, 3” adjacent thereto will be utilized to couple the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . Fasteners  36  are inserted through the first pair of mounting holes  64  and threaded into the apertures  60  defined in the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52  to secure the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . The three jacks  28  are then coupled to the appropriate ports  96  defined in the backing member  32 . Since three jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20   b , a first jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “1, 2, 3, 4, 6” adjacent thereto, the second jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “2, 3, 4, 6”, and the third jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “3, 6”. The hook latches  100  associated with these three ports  96  engage their respective jacks  28  and releasably secure the jacks  28  to the backing member  32  (see  FIGS. 14 and 15 ). 
         [0102]    The projections  160   b  and rigid latches  156   b  on the cover  48   b  and the slots  124  on the backing plate  32  are positioned to centrally align the group of three networking jacks  28  vertically and horizontally, and to position the front surfaces  192  of the networking jacks  28  substantially flush with the front surface  196   b  of the cover  48   b.    
         [0103]    Referring now to  FIGS. 16-18 , another exemplary embodiment of a cover  48   c  of the faceplate assembly  20   c  is illustrated. The exemplary embodiment of the cover  48   c  illustrated in  FIGS. 16-18  is adapted to support four jacks  28 . The cover  48   c  includes two openings  152   c  designed to reveal four jacks  28 . The cover  48   c  may be coupled to the same backing member  32  illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . 
         [0104]    The backing member  32  must be coupled to the electrical box  52  to accommodate the four jacks  28 . Since four jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20 , the second pair of mounting holes  68  having the mounting indicia “4, 6” adjacent thereto will be utilized to couple the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . Fasteners  36  are inserted through the second pair of mounting holes  68  and threaded into the apertures  60  defined in the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52  to secure the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . The four jacks  28  are then coupled to the appropriate ports  96  defined in the backing member  32 . Since four jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20   c , a first jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “1, 2, 3, 4, 6” adjacent thereto, the second jack  28  is positioned in the port  96  having the indicia “2, 3, 4, 6”, the third jack  28  is positioned in the bottom middle port  96  having the indicia “4, 6”, and the fourth jack  28  is positioned in the bottom right port  96  having the indicia “4, 6.” The hook latches  100  associated with these four ports  96  engage their respective jack  28  and releasably secure the jacks  28  to the backing member  32  (see  FIGS. 19 and 20 ). 
         [0105]    The projections  160   c  and rigid latches  156   c  on the cover  48   c  and the slots  124  on the backing member  32  are positioned to centrally align the group of four networking jacks  28  vertically and horizontally, and to position the front surfaces  192  of the networking jacks  28  substantially flush with the front surface  196   c  of the cover  48   c.    
         [0106]    Referring now to  FIGS. 21-24 , another exemplary embodiment of a cover  48   d  of the faceplate assembly  20   d  is illustrated. The exemplary embodiment of the cover  48   d  illustrated in  FIGS. 21 and 22  is adapted to support six jacks  28 . The cover  48   d  may be coupled to the same backing member  32  illustrated in  FIGS. 2 and 3 . The cover  48   d  includes two openings  152   d  defined therethrough with each opening  152   d  designed to reveal three jacks  28 . 
         [0107]    The backing member  32  must be coupled to the electrical box  52  to accommodate the six jacks  28 . Since the faceplate assembly  20  supports six jacks  28 , the second pair of mounting holes  68  having the mounting indicia “4, 6” adjacent thereto will be utilized to couple the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . Fasteners  36  are inserted through the second pair of coupling apertures  68  and threaded into the apertures  60  defined in the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52  to secure the backing member  32  to the electrical box  52 . The six jacks  28  are then coupled to the appropriate ports  96  defined in the backing member  32 . Since six jacks  28  will be supported by the faceplate assembly  20  and the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the backing member  32  includes six ports  96 , all six ports  96  will have a jack  28  positioned therein. The hook latches  100  associated with these six ports  96  engage their respective jack  28  and releasably secure the jacks  28  to the backing member  32  (see  FIGS. 23 and 24 ). 
         [0108]    The projections  160   d  and rigid latches  156   d  on the cover  48   d  and the slots  124  on the backing member  32  are positioned to centrally align the six networking jacks  28  vertically and horizontally, and to position the front surfaces  192  of the networking jacks  28  substantially flush with the front surface  196   d  of the cover  48   d.    
         [0109]    Referring now to  FIG. 25 , numerous faceplate assemblies  20   a ,  20   c  may be coupled to a surface  24  and the faceplate assemblies  20   a ,  20   c  are adapted to co-linearly align top edges of adjacent faceplate assemblies  20   a ,  20   c  and co-linearly align bottom edges of adjacent faceplate assemblies  20   a ,  20   c . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a first faceplate assembly  20   a  supports two jacks  28  and a second faceplate assembly  20   c  supports four jacks  28 . 
         [0110]    The top and bottom edges of the covers  48   a ,  48   c  are collinear because of the ability for the backing plate  32  to offset due to the two sets of mounting holes  64 ,  68 . An end user can positioned two or more faceplates, regardless of the port densities, next to each other and the top and bottom edges of the faceplates will be collinear. Also the jacks stay centered, horizontally and vertically, with respect to the cover because of the projections and the rigid latches resulting in an aesthetically appealing faceplate assembly. 
         [0111]    A variety of faceplate assembly kits are also provided. In some exemplary embodiments, a faceplate assembly kit may include a backing member  232 , a plurality of fasteners  236 , a label  240 , a label cover  244 , and a single cover  248  for accommodating a configuration of connectivity module(s). 
         [0112]    Referring now to  FIG. 26 , faceplate assembly  220  is illustrated and may be coupled to a surface  24  such as, for example, a wall. The faceplate assembly  220  facilitates mounting of connectivity to the surface  24 . The faceplate assembly  220  is adapted to accommodate a variety of different jack  28  densities such as, for example, one jack, two jacks  28 , three jacks, four jacks, five jacks, and six jacks. 
         [0113]    In some environments, flexibility in faceplate assembly  220  structure and functionality is important. Connectivity designs may change and the faceplate assembly  220  is adapted to accommodate such connectivity design changes as they occur. For example, the number of jacks  28  to be supported by the faceplate assembly  220  may change over time and the faceplate assembly  220  is adapted to accommodate such changes. Additionally, connectivity designs are multiple and varied and installers want the ability to purchase a single faceplate assembly  220  that can accommodate a variety of different connectivity designs. The faceplate assembly  220  is also adapted to be coupled to the surface  24  in either a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. The faceplate assembly  220  of the present invention is adapted to provide all the above characteristics while also centering the jack(s)  28  within the faceplate assembly  220 . 
         [0114]    Referring now to  FIGS. 26-28 , the faceplate assembly  220  includes a backing member  232 , a plurality of fasteners  236 , two labels  240 , two label covers  244 , a module insert  256 , a decorative member  260 , and a cover  248 . The backing member  232 , the decorative member  260 , and the cover  248  may each be constructed as a single unitarily formed piece of plastic. Additionally, the backing member  232 , the decorative member  260 , and the cover  248  may be injection molded. The backing member  232  may be coupled an electrical box (not shown) installed in the surface  24 . As discussed above, a standard electrical box  52  includes two flanges  56  with each flange  56  including an aperture  60  therein. The fasteners  236  are used to couple the backing member  232  to the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52 . 
         [0115]    With particular reference to  FIG. 27 , the backing member  232  includes a pair of mounting holes  264  that may be aligned with apertures  60  in an electrical box  52  and through which the fasteners  236  may be inserted to couple the backing member  232  to the electrical box  52 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the mounting holes  264  are recessed to inhibit the fasteners  236  from projecting out of the mounting holes  264  when coupled to the electrical box  52 . The backing member  232  also includes a pair of label receptacles  272  defined therein for receiving labels  240 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the mounting holes  264  are defined through the label receptacles  272  such that the fasteners  236  are covered by the labels  240  when the labels  240  are positioned in the label receptacles  272 . Label covers  244  may be introduced into the label receptacles  272  subsequent to introduction of the labels  240  into the label receptacles  272  to cover and protect the labels  240  and capture the labels  240  between the label covers  244  and bottoms of the label receptacles  272  to secure the labels  240  in place. The label covers  244  are manufactured of a transparent or translucent material to enable an individual to see through the label covers  244  and read any indicia located on the labels  240 . The label receptacles  272  are sufficiently deep to inhibit the labels  240  and label covers  244  from projecting outward of the label receptacles  272 . 
         [0116]    With particular reference to  FIG. 27 , the backing member  232  defines a jack aperture  292  therethrough for receiving one or more inserts  256  therein. The jack aperture  292  is rectangular in shape and includes a plurality of projections  268  and recesses  274  defined in both right and left edges  276 ,  280  of the jack aperture  292 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, each side of the jack aperture  292  includes five recesses  274  defined between the projections  268 . Alternatively, each edge  276 ,  280  of the jack aperture  292  may include any number of projections and any number of recesses. 
         [0117]    With further reference to  FIG. 27 , the module insert  256  is generally rectangular in shape and defines a module opening  284  therein for receiving the jack  28 . In the illustrated embodiment, the module opening  284  includes a single port for receiving the single jack  28 . Alternatively, faceplate assembly  220  may support other types of connectivity modules having different shapes than the exemplary illustrated jack  28 . Thus, the module opening  284  may have any shape to complement a shape of any type of connectivity module. When the jack  28  is coupled to the insert  256 , a front surface  192  of the jack  28  is substantially flush with a front surface  288  of the insert  256 . The insert  256  includes a hook latch  100  similar to those described above to couple the jack  28  to the insert  256 . The insert  256  also includes a pair of connection members  294  with one connection member  294  positioned on a first side of the insert  256  and another of the connection members  294  positioned on a second side of the insert  256  opposite the first side. The connection members  294  may be resilient and each includes a projection  296  extending outward away from the insert  256 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, each projection  296  includes a ramped surface  300  and a lip  304 . 
         [0118]    The insert  256  may be positioned in the jack aperture  292  in a variety of positions and coupled to the backing member  32  in those positions. As indicated above, the jack aperture  292  includes five recesses  274  in each of the right and left edges  276 ,  280  of the jack aperture  292 . The connection members  294  of the insert  256  may be aligned with and inserted into any one of the five sets of recesses  274 . The ramped surfaces  300  of the connection members  294  ride against the chosen set of the recesses  274 , thereby deflecting the connection members  294  inward. As the ramped surfaces  300  pass by the set of recesses  274 , the ramped surfaces  300  disengage the set of recesses  274  and the connection members  294  return outward to their non-deflected condition, thereby positioning the lips  304  of the connection members  294  behind the backing member  32 . The insert  256  is then coupled to the backing member  32 . 
         [0119]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the insert  256  is about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232 . Thus, a total of three inserts  256  may be inserted into the jack aperture  292  and coupled to the backing member  232 . It should be understood that the insert  256  may have any configuration and any size to accommodate a desired connectivity module design. 
         [0120]    A desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  220  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  220  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIGS. 26-28 , the jack  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally when the insert  256  is positioned in a center set of recesses  274  (also identified as the third set of recesses when initiating counting from either the bottom or the top set of recesses). The insert  256  may be coupled to the backing member  232  in any of the set of recesses  274 , but coupling the insert  256  to the backing member  232  in the center set of recesses  274  will vertically and horizontally center the jack  28 . 
         [0121]    With continued reference to  FIG. 27 , the decorative member  260  defines a module opening  308  therein that is adapted to align with the module opening  284  in the insert  256  and the front surface  192  of the jack  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  308  in the decorative member  260  is sized and shaped to accommodate the single jack  28 . Since the faceplate assembly  220  is adapted to support any number of jacks, the module opening  308  defined in the decorative member  260  may have any size and shape to complement the number and type of jacks  28  supported by the faceplate assembly  220 . As indicated above, the insert  256  may be coupled to the backing member  32  in a variety of positions to locate the single jack  28  in a variety of positions. Accordingly, the module opening  308  defined in the decorative member  260  may be defined in the decorative member  260  in a variety of position to align with the position of the single jack  28 . However, as also indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  220  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  20  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the jack  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  308  in the decorative member  260  is also vertically and horizontally centrally located to align with the centrally located jack  28 . The decorative member  260  also includes a plurality of apertures  312  defined therein near the four corners of the decorative member  260 . 
         [0122]    The decorative member  260  is adapted to provide a wide variety of aesthetically pleasing and desired design options for users of the faceplate assembly  20 . The decorative member  260  may be manufactured from a wide variety of materials, and may have a wide variety of textures, finishes, patterns, colors, etc. Exemplary materials and finishes may include, but are not limited to, glossy plastic, textured plastic, etched metal, smooth metal, polished metal, etc. 
         [0123]    The cover  248  defines a cover opening  252  therethrough and includes a plurality of projections  316  extending from an interior surface of the cover  48  (see  FIGS. 28 and 28A ). The plurality of projections  316  are adapted to insert into the complementarily positioned apertures  312  defined in the decorative member  260 . When the projections  316  are positioned in the apertures  312  and the decorative member  260  is slid onto the cover  248 , a process may be performed to deform the projections  316  resulting in the decorative member  260  being coupled to the cover  48 . The deformed projections  316  inhibit the decorative member  260  from sliding off of the projections  316 . This process may be referred to as “staking”. A projection  316  is shown prior to deformation in  FIG. 28A  and a projection  316  is shown after deformation or staking in  FIG. 28B . 
         [0124]    The cover  248  further includes a plurality of latches  320  for engaging complementarily positioned latches  324  on the backing member  232  to releasably couple the cover  248  to the backing member  232 . The cover  248  and the backing member  232  each include four latches  320 ,  324 , respectively. Alternatively, the cover  248  and the backing member  232  may include any number of latches. These exemplary illustrated latches may be similar to the rigid and flexible latches described above or they may be different types of latches. Since the cover  248  and the decorative member  260  are coupled to each other, both the decorative member  260  and the cover  248  are removed together to expose the backing member  232  and other components of the faceplate assembly  220 . The cover  248  further includes a release slot  250  in a bottom edge  251  thereof to facilitate removal of the cover  248  from the backing member  232 . A screwdriver or other device may be inserted into the release slot  250  and manipulated to remove the cover  248  from the backing member  232 . 
         [0125]    Referring to  FIGS. 29 and 30 , the faceplate assembly  220   a  is adapted to support two jacks  28  and includes another exemplary embodiment of a module insert  256   a  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  260   a . The faceplate assembly  220   a  includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 . 
         [0126]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module insert  256   a  is generally rectangular in shape and defines a module opening  284   a  therein for receiving two jacks  28 . When the jacks  28  are coupled to the insert  256   a , front surfaces  192  of the networking jacks  28  are substantially flush with a front surface  288   a  of the insert  256   a . The insert  256   a  may be coupled to the backing member  232  in a similar manner to the insert  256  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0127]    The insert  256   a  may be positioned in the connectivity aperture  292  in a variety of positions and coupled to the backing member  232  in any of those positions. The insert  256   a  is about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232 . 
         [0128]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 29 and 30 , the two jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally when the insert  256   a  is positioned in a center set of recesses  274  (also identified as the third set of recesses when initiating counting from either the bottom or the top set of recesses). The insert  256   a  may be coupled to the backing member  232  in any of the set of recesses  274 , but coupling the insert  256   a  to the backing member  232  in the center set of recesses  274  will vertically and horizontally center the jacks  28 . 
         [0129]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 29 and 30 , the decorative member  260   a  defines a module opening  308   a  therein that is adapted to align with the module opening  284   a  in the insert  256   a  and the front surfaces  192  of the two jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  308   a  in the decorative member  260   a  is sized and shaped to accommodate the two jacks  28 . As indicated above, the insert  256   a  may be coupled to the backing member  232  in a variety of positions to locate the two jacks  28  in a variety of positions. The module opening  308   a  in the decorative member  260   a  is also horizontally and vertically centered to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  260   a  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0130]    Referring now to  FIGS. 31 and 32 , the faceplate assembly  220   b  is adapted to support three jacks  28  and includes a plurality of module inserts  256   b  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  260   b . The faceplate assembly  220   b  includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 . 
         [0131]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  220   b  includes three substantially identical module inserts  256   b  all of which are similar to the module insert  256  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . Each module insert  256   b  includes a single port adapted to receive one jack  28  resulting in the faceplate assembly  220   b  supporting a total of three jacks  28 . When the jacks  28  are coupled to the inserts  256   b , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with front surfaces  288   b  of the inserts  256   b.    
         [0132]    Each insert  256   b  is about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232 . 
         [0133]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 31 and 32 , the three jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  220   b  when the inserts  256   b  are coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0134]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 31 and 32 , the decorative member  260   b  defines three module openings  308   b  therein that are adapted to align with the module openings  284   b  in the three inserts  256   b  and the front surfaces  192  of the three jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  308   b  in the decorative member  260   b  are sized and shaped to accommodate the three jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  220   b  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  220   b  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the three jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  308   b  in the decorative member  260   b  are also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  260   b  may be coupled to the cover  248  in the same manner and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0135]    Referring now to  FIGS. 33 and 34 , the faceplate assembly  220   c  is adapted to support four jacks  28  and includes a plurality of module inserts  256   c  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  260   c . The faceplate assembly  220   c  includes the same backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 . 
         [0136]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  220   c  includes two substantially identical module inserts  256   c  both of which are similar to the module insert  256   c  described above in connection with  FIGS. 29 and 30 . Each module insert  256   c  includes two ports adapted to receive two jacks  28  resulting in the faceplate assembly  220   c  supporting a total of four jacks  28 . When the jacks  28  are coupled to the inserts  256   c , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with front surfaces  288   c  of the inserts  256   c.    
         [0137]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, each insert  256   c  is about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232 . As indicated above, the jack aperture  292  includes five recesses  274  in each of the right and left edges  276 ,  280  of the jack aperture  292 . Thus, the two inserts  256   c  may be inserted into the jack aperture  292  and coupled to the backing member  232  in several different positions. 
         [0138]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 33 and 34 , the group of four jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  220   c  when the inserts  256   c  are coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0139]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 33 and 34 , the decorative member  260   c  defines two module openings  308   c  therein that are adapted to align with the module openings  284   c  in the two inserts  256   c  and the front surfaces  192  of the four jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  308   c  in the decorative member  260   c  are sized and shaped to accommodate the four jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  220   c  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  220   c  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the four jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  308   c  in the decorative member  260   c  are also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  260   c  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0140]    Referring now to  FIGS. 35 and 36 , the faceplate assembly  220   d  is adapted to support five jacks  28  and includes a plurality of module inserts  256   d  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  260   d . The faceplate assembly  220   d  includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 . 
         [0141]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  220   d  includes three module inserts  256   d  with a first module insert  257   d  similar to the module insert  256  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 , and second and third substantially identical module inserts  259   d  both of which are similar to the module insert  256   a  described above in connection with  FIGS. 29 and 30 . The first module insert  257   d  includes a single port adapted to receive one jack  28 , and the second and third module inserts  259   d  each include two ports adapted to receive two jacks  28  resulting in the faceplate assembly  220   d  supporting a total of five jacks  28 . When the jacks  28  are coupled to the inserts  256   d , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with front surfaces  287   d ,  289   d  of the inserts  256   d.    
         [0142]    Each insert  256   d  is about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232 . 
         [0143]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 35 and 36 , the group of five jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  220   d  when the inserts  256   d  are coupled to the backing member  232  with the first module insert  257   d  coupled to the backing member  232  in a center set of recesses  274 , the second module insert  259   d  coupled to the backing member  232  in a top set of recesses  274 , and the third module insert  259   d  coupled to the backing member  232  in a bottom set of recesses  274 . 
         [0144]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 35 and 36 , the decorative member  260   d  defines module openings  305   d ,  307   d  therein that are adapted to align with the module openings  283   d ,  285   d  in the inserts  257   d ,  259   d , respectively, and the front surfaces  192  of the five jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  305   d ,  307   d  in the decorative member  260   d  are sized and shaped to accommodate the five jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  220   d  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  220   d  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the five jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  305   d ,  307   d  in the decorative member  260   d  are also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  260   d  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0145]    Referring now to  FIGS. 37 and 38 , the faceplate assembly  220   e  is adapted to support six jacks  28  and includes a plurality of module inserts  256   e  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  260   e . The faceplate assembly  220   e  includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 . 
         [0146]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  220   e  includes three substantially identical module inserts  256   e  similar to the module insert  256   a  described above in connection with  FIGS. 29 and 30 . The three module inserts  256   e  each include two ports adapted to receive two jacks  28  resulting in the faceplate assembly  220   e  supporting a total of six jacks  28 . When the jacks  28  are coupled to the inserts  256   e , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with front surfaces  288   e  of the inserts  256   e.    
         [0147]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, each insert  256   e  is about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232 . As indicated above, the jack aperture  292  includes five recesses  274  in each of the right and left edges  276 ,  280  of the jack aperture  292 . Thus, the three inserts  256   e  may be inserted into the jack aperture  292  and coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0148]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 37 and 38 , the group of six jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  220   e  when the inserts  256   e  are coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0149]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 37 and 38 , the decorative member  260   e  defines three module openings  308   e  therein that are adapted to align with the module openings  284   e  in the three inserts  256   e  and the front surfaces  192  of the six jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  308   e  in the decorative member  260   e  are sized and shaped to accommodate the six jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  220   e  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  220   e  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the six jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module openings  308   e  in the decorative member  260   e  are also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  260   e  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0150]    The faceplate assembly  220  is also adapted to support varying quantities of connectivity modules  28  in orientations other than vertical (see  FIGS. 26-38 ). For example, with reference to  FIGS. 39 and 40 , the faceplate assembly  221  is adapted to support a single connectivity module  28  when the faceplate assembly  221  is in a horizontal orientation. The faceplate assembly  221  is adapted to support quantities of jacks  28  in a horizontal configuration. 
         [0151]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 39 and 40 , the faceplate assembly  221  includes another exemplary embodiment of a module insert  356  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  360 . The faceplate assembly  221  also includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 , and the backing member  232  may be coupled to a horizontally orientated electrical box (not shown) with the fasteners  236 . In this horizontal orientation of the faceplate assembly  221 , the single jack  28  is oriented similarly to the jacks  28  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-38 . That is, the jack  28  illustrated in  FIGS. 39 and 40  is not turned horizontal like the faceplate assembly  221 . 
         [0152]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  221  includes a module insert  356  including a single module opening  384  defined therethrough including a single port for receiving a single jack  28 . When the jack  28  is coupled to the insert  356 , a front surface  192  of the jack  28  is substantially flush with a front surface  388  of the insert  356 . 
         [0153]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the insert  356  is substantially the same size as the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232  and includes two pairs of connection members  392  similar to connection members  294  described in earlier embodiments. The two pairs of connection members  392  insert into the two sets of recesses  274  aligned with the connection members  392  and couple the insert  356  to the backing member  232 . Alternatively, the module insert  356  may be a different size than that illustrated in  FIGS. 39 and 40 . For example, the module insert  356  may be about one-third the size of the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232  and such an alternative module insert  356  may be coupled to the backing member  232  in any of the five sets of recesses  274 . 
         [0154]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 39 and 40 , the single jack  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  221  when the insert  356  is coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0155]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 39 and 40 , the decorative member  360  defines a single module opening  380  therein that is adapted to align with the module opening  384  in the insert  356  and the front surface  192  of the single jack  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380  in the decorative member  360  is sized and shaped to accommodate the single jack  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  221  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  221  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the single jack  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380  in the decorative member  360  is also centrally located to align with the centrally located jack  28 . The decorative member  360  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0156]    Referring now to  FIGS. 41 and 42 , the faceplate assembly  221   a  is illustrated in a horizontal orientation and is adapted to support two jacks  28  in the horizontal orientation. 
         [0157]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 41 and 42 , the faceplate assembly  221   a  includes another exemplary embodiment of a module insert  356   a  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  360   a . The faceplate assembly  221   a  also includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248 , and the backing member  232  may be coupled to a horizontally orientated electrical box (not shown) with the fasteners  236 . 
         [0158]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  221   a  includes a module insert  356   a  including a single module opening  384   a  defined therethrough including two ports for receiving two jacks  28  therein. When the jacks  28  are coupled to the insert  356   a , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with a front surface  388   a  of the insert  356   a.    
         [0159]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the insert  356   a  is substantially the same size as the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232  and includes two pairs of connection members  392   a . The two pairs of connection members  392   a  insert into the two sets of recesses  274  aligned with the connection members  392   a  and couple the insert  356   a  to the backing member  232 . 
         [0160]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 41 and 42 , the two jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  221   a  when the insert  356   a  is coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0161]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 41 and 42 , the decorative member  360   a  defines a single module opening  380   a  therein that is adapted to align with the module opening  384   a  in the insert  356   a  and the front surfaces  192  of the two jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380   a  in the decorative member  360   a  is sized and shaped to accommodate the two jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  221   a  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  221   a  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the two jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380   a  in the decorative member  360   a  is also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  360   a  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0162]    Referring now to  FIGS. 43 and 44 , the faceplate assembly  221   b  is illustrated in a horizontal orientation and is adapted to support three jacks  28  in the horizontal orientation. 
         [0163]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 43 and 44 , the faceplate assembly  221   b  includes another exemplary embodiment of a module insert  356   b  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  360   b . The faceplate assembly  221   b  also includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248  with the backing member  232  coupled to a horizontally orientated electrical box (not shown) with the fasteners  236 . 
         [0164]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  221   b  includes a module insert  356   b  including a single module opening  384   b  defined therethrough including three ports for receiving three jacks  28 . When the jacks  28  are coupled to the insert  356   b , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with a front surface  388   b  of the insert  356   b.    
         [0165]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the insert  356   b  is substantially the same size as the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232  and includes two pairs of connection members  392   b . The two pairs of connection members  392   b  insert into the two sets of recesses  274  aligned with the connection members  392   b  and couple the insert  356   b  to the backing member  232 . 
         [0166]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 43 and 44 , the three jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  221   b  when the insert  356   b  is coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0167]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 43 and 44 , the decorative member  360   b  defines a single module opening  380   b  therein that is adapted to align with the module opening  384   b  in the insert  356   b  and the front surfaces  192  of the three jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380   b  in the decorative member  360   b  is sized and shaped to accommodate the three jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  221   b  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  221   b  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the three jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380   b  in the decorative member  360   b  is also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  360   b  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0168]    Referring now to  FIGS. 45 and 46 , the faceplate assembly  221   c  is illustrated in a horizontal orientation and is adapted to support four jacks  28  in the horizontal orientation. 
         [0169]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 45 and 46 , the faceplate assembly  221   c  includes another exemplary embodiment of a module insert  356   c  and another exemplary embodiment of a decorative member  360   c . The faceplate assembly  221   c  also includes backing member  232 , fasteners  236 , labels  240 , label covers  244 , and cover  248  with the backing member  232  adapted to couple to a horizontally orientated electrical box (not shown) with the fasteners  236 . 
         [0170]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the faceplate assembly  221   c  includes a module insert  356   c  including a single module opening  384   c  defined therethrough including four ports for receiving four jacks  28  therein. When the jacks  28  are coupled to the insert  356   c , front surfaces  192  of the jacks  28  are substantially flush with a front surface  388   c  of the insert  356   c.    
         [0171]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the insert  356   c  is substantially the same size as the jack aperture  292  defined in the backing member  232  and includes two pairs of connection members  392   c . The two pairs of connection members  392   c  insert into the two sets of recesses  274  aligned with the connection members  392   c  and couple the insert  356   c  to the backing member  232 . 
         [0172]    As illustrated in  FIGS. 45 and 46 , the four jacks  28  will be centered vertically and horizontally within the faceplate assembly  221   c  when the insert  356   c  is coupled to the backing member  232 . 
         [0173]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 45 and 46 , the decorative member  360   c  defines a single module opening  380   c  therein that is adapted to align with the module opening  384   c  in the insert  356   c  and the front surfaces  192  of the four jacks  28 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380   c  in the decorative member  360   c  is sized and shaped to accommodate the four jacks  28 . As indicated above, a desirable aspect of the faceplate assembly  221   c  is to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  221   c  that horizontally and vertically centers the connectivity module(s). Thus, with the four jacks  28  centrally located as shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the module opening  380   c  in the decorative member  360   c  is also centrally located to align with the centrally located jacks  28 . The decorative member  360   c  may be coupled to the cover  248  in all the same manners and may have all the same characteristics as the decorative member  260  described above in connection with  FIGS. 26-28 . 
         [0174]    Referring now to  FIGS. 47-49 , the faceplate assembly  420  includes a backing member  432 , a plurality of fasteners  436 , two labels  440 , two label covers  444 , and a cover  448 . The backing member  432  and the cover  448  may each be constructed as a single unitarily formed piece of plastic. Additionally, the backing member  432  and the cover  448  may be injection molded. The backing member  432  may be coupled to an electrical box  52  coupled to the surface  24 . A standard electrical box  52  includes two flanges  56  with each flange  56  including an aperture  60  therein. The fasteners  436  are used to couple the backing member  432  to the flanges  56  of the electrical box  52  via the apertures  60  in the flanges  56 . 
         [0175]    With particular reference to  FIG. 48 , the backing member  432  includes a pair of mounting holes  464  that may be aligned with apertures  60  in an electrical box  52  and through which the fasteners  436  may be inserted to couple the backing member  432  to the electrical box  52 . In some exemplary embodiments, the mounting holes  464  may be recessed to inhibit the fasteners  436  from projecting out of the mounting holes  464  when coupled to the electrical box  52 . In other exemplary embodiments, the fasteners  436  may slightly project out of the mounting holes  464 . The backing member  432  also includes a pair of label receptacles  472  defined therein for receiving labels  440 . Label covers  444  may be introduced into the label receptacles  472  subsequent to introduction of the labels  440  into the label receptacles  472  to cover and protect the labels  440  and capture the labels  440  between the label covers  444  and bottoms of the label receptacles  472  to secure the labels  440  in place. The label covers  444  are manufactured of a transparent or translucent material to enable an individual to see through the label covers  444  and read any indicia located on the labels  440 . The label receptacles  472  are sufficiently deep to inhibit the labels  440  and label covers  444  from projecting outward of the label receptacles  472 . The backing member  432  further includes a plurality of flexible latches  434  for coupling the cover  448  to the backing member  432 . 
         [0176]    With continued reference to  FIG. 48 , the backing member  432  defines a jack aperture  492  therethrough including a single port  496  for receiving a single jack  28 . The backing member  432  also includes a hook latch  500  for coupling the single jack  28  to the backing member  432 . The hook latch  500  may be similar to the hook latches  100  described above in connection with  FIGS. 1-7 . A plurality of slots  524  are defined in the backing member  432  to assist with alignment and proper coupling of the cover  448  to the backing member  432 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, first and second slots  524  are defined in a top edge  528  of the backing member  432  and third and fourth slots  524  are defined in a bottom edge  532  of the backing member  432 . The backing member  432  further includes a border  508  extending around the jack aperture  492  and projecting outward from a front surface  476  of the backing member  432 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the border  508  has a generally rectangular outer edge  512  and an inner edge  516  that complements the shape of the jack aperture  492 . 
         [0177]    Referring now to  FIGS. 47-49 , the cover  448  defines an opening  552  therethrough sized and shaped to receive the border  508  on the backing member  432  and the single jack  28 . The cover  448  further includes a plurality of rigid latches  556  engageable with the flexible latches  434  included on the backing member  432  to couple the cover  448  to the backing member  432 . The cover  448  may also include a pair of receptacles  558  aligned with the mounting holes  464  and the fasteners  436  when in use to couple the backing member  432  to the electrical box  52 . The receptacles  558  receive heads of the fasteners  436  therein if the fasteners  436  project outwardly of the mounting holes  464 . The cover  448  further includes a release slot  544  in a bottom edge  548  thereof to facilitate removal of the cover  448  from the backing member  432 . A screwdriver or other device may be inserted into the release slot  544  and manipulated to remove the cover  448  from the backing member  432 . 
         [0178]    The cover  448  further includes a plurality of projections  560  to assist with proper alignment of the cover  448  when connecting the cover  448  to the backing member  432 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the cover  448  includes four projections  560 . First and second projections  560  are positioned on an interior top edge  568  of the cover  448  and third and fourth projections  560  are positioned on an interior bottom edge  548  of the cover  448 . 
         [0179]    When coupling the cover  448  to the backing member  432 , the opening  552  in the cover  448  is aligned with the border  508  on the backing member  432  and the projections  560  on the cover  448  are aligned with the slots  524  in the backing member  432 . The cover  448  is moved toward the backing member  432  sliding the border  508  on the backing member  432  into the opening  552  in the cover  448  and sliding the projections  560  on the cover  448  into the slots  524  in the backing member  432  until the rigid latches  556  on the cover  448  engage and couple to the flexible latches  434  on the backing member  432 . The receptacles  558  in the interior surface  564  of the cover  448  receive heads of the fasteners  436  if the fasteners  436  protrude outwardly of the mounting holes  464 . The receptacles  558  inhibit projecting fasteners  436  from blocking the cover  448  from fully sliding onto and coupling to the backing member  432 . When the cover  448  is coupled to the backing member  432 , a front surface  518  of the border  508  on the backing member  432  is substantially flush with a front surface  596  of the cover  448  and the outer edge  512  of the border  508  is either very close to or may contact the edge of the opening  552  in the cover  448  to provide a substantially continuous and flat surface across the front of the faceplate assembly  420 . This provides an aesthetically appealing appearance to the faceplate assembly  420 . Additionally, the cover  448  covers the backing member  432 , the fasteners  436 , the labels  440 , the label covers  444 , and other components of the faceplate assembly  420  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  420 . 
         [0180]    Referring now to  FIGS. 50-52 , the faceplate assembly  420   a  is shown and includes another exemplary embodiment of a backing member  432   a  and a cover  448   a . The exemplary embodiments of the backing member  432   a  and the cover  448   a  illustrated in  FIGS. 50-52  are adapted to support two jacks  28 . 
         [0181]    With particular reference to  FIG. 50 , the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the backing member  432   a  defines a jack aperture  492   a  therethrough including two ports  496   a  for receiving two jacks  28 . The jack aperture  492   a  and ports  496   a  are substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the backing member  432   a  and are substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the faceplate assembly  420   a  when the cover  448   a  is coupled to the backing member  432   a . The backing member  432   a  also includes a plurality of hook latches  500   a  for coupling the jacks  28  to the backing member  432   a . The hook latches  500   a  may be similar to the hook latches  100  described above in connection with  FIGS. 1-7 . The backing member  432   a  further includes a border  508   a  extending around the jack aperture  492   a  and projecting outward from a front surface  476   a  of the backing member  432   a . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the border  508   a  has a generally rectangular outer edge  512   a  and an inner edge  516   a  that complements the shape of the jack aperture  492   a.    
         [0182]    Referring now to  FIGS. 51 and 52 , the cover  448   a  defines an opening  552   a  therethrough sized and shaped to receive the border  508   a  on the backing member  432   a  and the two jacks  28 . 
         [0183]    When coupling the cover  448   a  to the backing member  432   a , the opening  552   a  in the cover  448   a  is aligned with the border  508   a  on the backing member  432   a  and the projections (not illustrated) on the cover  448   a  are aligned with the slots  524   a  in the backing member  432   a . The cover  448   a  moves toward the backing member  432   a  sliding the border  508   a  on the backing member  432   a  into the opening  552   a  in the cover  448   a  and sliding the projections on the cover  448   a  into the slots  524   a  in the backing member  432   a  until the rigid latches (not illustrated) on the cover  448   a  engage and couple to the flexible latches  434   a  on the backing member  432   a . When the cover  448   a  is coupled to the backing member  432 , a front surface  518   a  of the border  508   a  on the backing member  432   a  is substantially flush with a front surface  596   a  of the cover  448   a  and the outer edge  512   a  of the border  508   a  is either very close to or may contact the edge of the opening  552   a  in the cover  448   a  to provide a substantially continuous and flat surface across the front of the faceplate assembly  420   a . This provides an aesthetically appealing appearance to the faceplate assembly  420   a . Additionally, the cover  448   a  covers the backing member  432   a , the fasteners  436 , the labels  440 , the label covers  444 , and other components of the faceplate assembly  420   a  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  420   a.    
         [0184]    Referring now to  FIGS. 53-55 , the faceplate assembly  420   b  is shown and includes another exemplary embodiment of a backing member  432   b  and a cover  448   b . The exemplary embodiments of the backing member  432   b  and the cover  448   b  illustrated in  FIGS. 53-55  are adapted to support three jacks  28 . 
         [0185]    With particular reference to  FIG. 53 , the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the backing member  432   b  defines a jack aperture  492   b  therethrough including three ports  496   b  for receiving three jacks  28 . The jack aperture  492   b  and ports  496   b  are substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the backing member  432   b  and are substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the faceplate assembly  420   b  when the cover  448   b  is coupled to the backing member  432   b . The backing member  432   b  also includes a plurality of hook latches  500   b  for coupling the jacks  28  to the backing member  432   b . The hook latches  500   b  may be similar to the hook latches  100  described above in connection with  FIGS. 1-7 . The backing member  432   b  further includes a border  508   b  extending around the jack aperture  492   b  and projecting outward from a front surface  476   b  of the backing member  432   b . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the border  508   b  has a generally rectangular outer edge  512   b  and an inner edge  516   b  that complements the shape of the jack aperture  492   b.    
         [0186]    Referring now to  FIGS. 54 and 55 , the cover  448   b  defines an opening  552   b  therethrough sized and shaped to receive the border  508   b  on the backing member  432   b  and the three networking jacks  28 . 
         [0187]    When coupling the cover  448   b  to the backing member  432   b , the opening  552   b  in the cover  448   b  is aligned with the border  508   b  on the backing member  432   b  and the projections (not illustrated) on the cover  448   b  are aligned with the slots  524   b  in the backing member  432   b . The cover  448   b  is moved toward the backing member  432   b  sliding the border  508   b  on the backing member  432   b  into the opening  552   b  in the cover  448   b  and sliding the projections on the cover  448   b  into the slots  524   b  in the backing member  432   b  until the rigid latches (not illustrated) on the cover  448   b  engage and couple to the flexible latches  434   b  on the backing member  432   b . When the cover  448   b  is coupled to the backing member  432   b , a front surface  518   b  of the border  508   b  on the backing member  432   b  is substantially flush with a front surface  596   b  of the cover  448   b  and the outer edge  512   b  of the border  508   b  is either very close to or may contact the edge of the opening  552   b  in the cover  448   b  to provide a substantially continuous and flat surface across the front of the faceplate assembly  420   b . This provides an aesthetically appealing appearance to the faceplate assembly  420   b . Additionally, the cover  448   b  covers the backing member  432   b , the fasteners  436 , the labels  440 , the label covers  444 , and other components of the faceplate assembly  420   b  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  420   b.    
         [0188]    Referring now to  FIGS. 56-58 , the faceplate assembly  420   c  is shown and includes another exemplary embodiment of a backing member  432   c  and a cover  448   c . The exemplary embodiments of the backing member  432   c  and the cover  448   c  illustrated in  FIGS. 56-58  are adapted to support four jacks  28 . 
         [0189]    With particular reference to  FIG. 56 , the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the backing member  432   c  defines two jack apertures  492   c  therethrough with each jack aperture  492   c  including two ports  496   c  for receiving two jacks  28 , thereby providing a faceplate assembly  420   c  for supporting a total of four jacks  28 . The group of two jack apertures  492   c  including four ports  496   c  is substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the backing member  432   c  and is substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the faceplate assembly  420   c  when the cover  448   c  is coupled to the backing member  432   c . The backing member  432   c  also includes a plurality of hook latches  500   c  for coupling the four jacks  28  to the backing member  432   c . The hook latches  500   c  may be similar to the hook latches  100  described above in connection with  FIGS. 1-7 . The backing member  432   c  further includes a border  508   c  extending around and between the two jack apertures  492   c  and projecting outward from a front surface  476   c  of the backing member  432   c . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the border  508   c  has a generally rectangular outer edge  512   c  and two inner edges  516   c  that complement the shapes of the two jack apertures  492   c.    
         [0190]    Referring now to  FIGS. 57 and 58 , the cover  448   c  defines an opening  552   c  therethrough sized and shaped to receive the border  508   c  on the backing member  432   c  and the four jacks  28 . 
         [0191]    When coupling the cover  448   c  to the backing member  432   c , the opening  552   c  in the cover  448   c  is aligned with the border  508   c  on the backing member  432   c  and the projections (not illustrated) on the cover  448   c  are aligned with the slots  524   c  in the backing member  432   c . The cover  448   c  moves toward the backing member  432   c  sliding the border  508   c  on the backing member  432   c  into the opening  552   c  in the cover  448   c  and sliding the projections on the cover  448   c  into the slots  524   c  in the backing member  432   c  until the rigid latches (not illustrated) on the cover  448   c  engage and couple to the flexible latches  434   c  on the backing member  432   c . When the cover  448   c  is coupled to the backing member  432   c , a front surface  518   c  of the border  508   c  on the backing member  432   c  is substantially flush with a front surface  596   c  of the cover  448   c  and the outer edge  512   c  of the border  508   c  is either very close to or may contact the edge of the opening  552   c  in the cover  448   c  to provide a substantially continuous and flat surface across the front of the faceplate assembly  420   c . This provides an aesthetically appealing appearance to the faceplate assembly  420   c . Additionally, the cover  448   c  covers the backing member  432   c , the fasteners  436 , the labels  440 , the label covers  444 , and other components of the faceplate assembly  420   c  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  420   c.    
         [0192]    Referring now to  FIGS. 59-61 , the faceplate assembly  420   d  is shown and includes another exemplary embodiment of a backing member  432   d  and a cover  448   d . The exemplary embodiments of the backing member  432   d  and the cover  448   d  illustrated in  FIGS. 59-61  are adapted to support six jacks  28 . 
         [0193]    With particular reference to  FIG. 59 , the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the backing member  432   d  defines two jack apertures  492   d  therethrough with each jack aperture  492   d  including three ports  496   d  for receiving three jacks  28 , thereby providing a faceplate assembly  420   d  for supporting a total of six jacks  28 . The group of two jack apertures  492   d  including six ports  496   d  is substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the backing member  432   d  and is substantially horizontally and vertically centered in the faceplate assembly  420   d  when the cover  448   d  is coupled to the backing member  432   d . The backing member  432   d  also includes a plurality of hook latches  500   d  for coupling the six jacks  28  to the backing member  432   d . The hook latches  500   d  may be similar to the hook latches  100  described above in connection with  FIGS. 1-7 . The backing member  432   d  further includes a border  508   d  extending around and between the two jack apertures  492   d  and projecting outward from a front surface  476   d  of the backing member  432   d . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the border  508   d  has a generally rectangular outer edge  512   d  and two inner edges  516   d  that complement the shapes of the two jack apertures  492   d.    
         [0194]    Referring now to  FIGS. 60 and 61 , the cover  448   d  defines an opening  552   d  therethrough sized and shaped to receive the border  508   d  on the backing member  432   d  and the six jacks  28 . 
         [0195]    When coupling the cover  448   d  to the backing member  432   d , the opening  552   d  in the cover  448   d  is aligned with the border  508   d  on the backing member  432   d  and the projections (not illustrated) on the cover  448   d  are aligned with the slots  524   d  in the backing member  432   d . The cover  448   d  moves toward the backing member  432   d  sliding the border  508   d  on the backing member  432   d  into the opening  552   d  in the cover  448   d  and sliding the projections on the cover  448   d  into the slots  524   d  in the backing member  432   d  until the rigid latches (not illustrated) on the cover  448   d  engage and couple to the flexible latches  434   d  on the backing member  432   d . When the cover  448   d  is coupled to the backing member  432   d , a front surface  518   d  of the border  508   d  on the backing member  432   d  is substantially flush with a front surface  596   d  of the cover  448   d  and the outer edge  512   d  of the border  508   d  is either very close to or may contact the edge of the opening  552   d  in the cover  448   d  to provide a substantially continuous and flat surface across the front of the faceplate assembly  420   d . This provides an aesthetically appealing appearance to the faceplate assembly  420   d . Additionally, the cover  448   d  covers the backing member  432   d , the fasteners  436 , the labels  440 , the label covers  444 , and other components of the faceplate assembly  420   d  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  420   d.    
         [0196]    Referring now to  FIGS. 62-64 , a further exemplary embodiment of a faceplate assembly  620  is illustrated. The faceplate assembly  620  illustrated in  FIGS. 62-64  has similarities to the faceplate assemblies illustrated in  FIGS. 47-61  except the faceplate assembly  620  illustrated in  FIGS. 62-64  does not include a border extending from a front surface of the backing member and the cover has a different configuration for accommodating the lack of a border on the backing member. In the illustrated exemplar embodiment, faceplate assembly  620  is adapted to support four jacks  28 . However, the faceplate assembly  620  can be adapted to support any number of jacks, and accordingly the backing member may include one or more jack apertures and one or more ports. 
         [0197]    In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the backing member  632  includes two jack apertures  692  with each jack aperture  692  including two ports  696  for supporting two jacks  28 , thereby providing a faceplate assembly  620  adapted to support a total of four jacks  28 . The backing member  632  also includes a plurality of hook latches  700  for coupling the four jacks  28  to the backing member  632 . The hook latches  700  may be similar to the hook latches  100  described above in connection with  FIGS. 1-7 . 
         [0198]    The cover  648  defines two openings  652  therethrough each of which is sized and shaped to complement one of the jack apertures  692  and two jacks  28  positioned in the two ports  696  of the single jack aperture  692 . Since the faceplate assembly  620  is adapted to support any number of connectivity modules and any type of connectivity module, the cover  648  may include any number of openings  652  defined therein having any shape to accommodate any number and type of connectivity modules. 
         [0199]    Referring now to  FIGS. 65 and 66 , still a further exemplary embodiment of a faceplate assembly  820  is illustrated. The faceplate assembly  820  illustrated in  FIGS. 65 and 66  has similarities to the faceplate assemblies illustrated in  FIGS. 47-61  except the faceplate assembly  820  illustrated in  FIGS. 65 and 66  includes a common cover  848  no matter the jack density supported by the faceplate assembly  820 . That is, the faceplate assembly  820  illustrated in  FIGS. 65 and 66  may support any number of jacks  28  and the same cover  848  will be coupled to the backing member  832 . Cover  848  is identical to the cover  448   d  illustrated in  FIG. 60 . 
         [0200]    In the illustrated exemplar embodiment, faceplate assembly  820  is adapted to support one jack  28 . The backing member  832  defines a single jack aperture  892  therethrough including a single port  896  for a single jack  28 . The faceplate assembly  820  can be adapted to support any number of jacks, and accordingly the backing member  832  may include one or more jack apertures  892  and one or more ports  896  having any configuration to accommodate any number and type of jacks. 
         [0201]    The backing member  832  further includes a border  908  extending around the jack aperture  892  and projecting outward from a front surface  876  of the backing member  832 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the border  908  has a generally rectangular outer edge  912  and an inner edge  916  that complements the shape of the jack aperture  892 . In other exemplary embodiments of the faceplate assembly  820  accommodating different quantities of jacks  28 , the outer edge  912  of the border  908  will remain the same no matter the quantity of jack apertures  892  and ports  896  defined in the backing member  832  and the quantity of jacks  28  supported in the ports  896 . The inner edge  916  of the border  908 , or inner edges  916  of the border  908  where multiple jack apertures  892  are defined through the backing member  832 , will change to complement the shape or shapes of the one or more jack apertures  892  as the different quantities of jacks  28  are supported by the faceplate assembly  820 . 
         [0202]    Referring now to  FIG. 65 , the cover  848  defines an opening  852  therethrough sized and shaped to receive the border  908  on the backing member  832 . Since the outer edge  912  of the border  908  will always be the same, the size of the opening  852  in the cover  848  will always remain the same no matter the quantity of jack apertures  892  and ports  896  defined in the backing member  832  and the quantity of jacks  28  supported in the ports  896 . This feature allows the manufacture of fewer components to satisfy numerous jack densities in faceplate assemblies. Only one cover  848  will need to be manufactured to accommodate all jack densities of the faceplate assembly  820 . 
         [0203]    When coupling the cover  848  to the backing member  832 , the opening  852  in the cover  848  is aligned with the border  908  on the backing member  932  and the projections (not illustrated) on the cover  848  are aligned with the slots  924  in the backing member  832 . The cover  848  moves toward the backing member  832  sliding the border  908  on the backing member  832  into the opening  852  in the cover  848  and sliding the projections on the cover  848  into the slots  924  in the backing member  832  until the rigid latches (not illustrated) on the cover  848  engage and couple to the flexible latches  920  on the backing member  832 . When the cover  848  is coupled to the backing member  832 , a front surface  918  of the border  908  on the backing member  832  is substantially flush with a front surface  870  of the cover  848  and the outer edge  912  of the border  908  is either very close to or may contact the edge of the opening  852  in the cover  848  to provide a substantially continuous and flat surface across the front of the faceplate assembly  820 . This provides an aesthetically appealing appearance to the faceplate assembly  820 . Additionally, the cover  848  covers the backing member  832 , the fasteners, the labels, the label covers, and other components of the faceplate assembly  820  to provide an aesthetically pleasing faceplate assembly  820 . 
         [0204]    The foregoing description has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. The descriptions were selected to explain the principles of the invention and their practical application to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. Although particular constructions of the present invention have been shown and described, other alternative constructions will be apparent to those skilled in the art and are within the intended scope of the present invention.