Patent ID: 7867035

Claim:
A modular outlet for connection to wiring in a building carrying a data network signal, said outlet comprising a base module and an interface module having a mating connector: said base module comprising: a casing; a first mount for attaching said casing to a wall of the building; a first connector carried by said casing for connecting to said wiring; and a second connector carried by said casing for connecting to said mating connector of said interface module; and said interface module being couplable to a data unit so that when said interface module is attached to said base module, the data network signal is coupled to the data unit, wherein: said base module further comprises a second mount distinct from said second connector for attachment of said interface module thereto; and said second mount is adapted for mechanical support only of said interface module so that, when said interface module is supported by said second mount, said second connector of said base module and said mating connector of said interface module are in mutual electrical contact.