# US 10,371,902 B2 · Data communication port insert configurable with indicia to customize data communication station labeling and identification

> Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt

- Number: US 10,371,902 B2
- Document ID: US10371902B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/119,851
- Filed: 2018-08-31
- Published: 2019-01-03
- Granted: 2019-08-06
- Earliest claimed: 2015-03-18
- Assignees: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- Applicants: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- Inventors: Dean Lipke; Jennifer Yanni; William Lauby; Charles Bragg
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10371902B2

## CPC

- G02B 6/3895: {identification of connection, e.g. right plug to the right socket or full engagement of the mating parts (keying element on the plug or adapter G02B6/3831; keying element on the ferrule G02B6/3851; keying element for electrical connection H01R13/64)}
- G09F 3/16: by clamps
- G09F 23/00: Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes (on or in vehicles G09F21/00)
- H01R 13/465: {Identification means, e.g. labels, tags, markings (H01R9/2475, H01R9/2683 take precedence)}
- G09F 2007/1869: {plates fixed to instruments}
- H01R 13/443: Dummy plugs
- H01R 24/64: for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45
- G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS

## Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of a device, configurable with various indicia of connectivity, and to be received by a data communication station is disclosed. The data communication station may include a frame having an aperture formed therein and a blank insert configured to be in registered alignment with the aperture. The blank insert may include a front facing surface configured to receive indicia thereon. The blank insert may include a retention feature configured to engage with an identification icon. In another embodiment, the data communication station may include a frame, a connector housing insert, and an identification icon configured to receive connectivity indicia thereon, wherein the connector housing insert may include a retention feature to engage with a corresponding retention feature on the identification icon. In another embodiment, a data communication station is configured to directly receive and retain an identification icon configured to receive connectivity indicia thereon.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A connectivity interface having a first aperture formed therein for receiving a blank insert, the blank insert comprising:
a. a front facing surface including a second aperture formed therein;
b. an identification icon inserted in the second aperture formed in the front facing surface to retain the identification icon, wherein the identification icon receives indicia thereon; and
c. a second identification icon, wherein the front facing surface includes a third aperture formed therein, wherein the second identification icon is inserted in the third aperture to retain the identification icon, and wherein the second identification icon receives indicia thereon.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the identification icon includes a retention feature to engage the second aperture by snap-fit engagement.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the identification icon further includes a front surface and a back surface, wherein the front surface receives the indicia thereon, and wherein a protrusion extends from the back surface to retain the identification icon in the second aperture formed in the front facing surface of the blank insert.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the indicia on the identification icon includes identifying information related to a connector that may replace the blank insert in the connectivity interface.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the identification icon is generally flush with the front facing surface of the blank insert.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the identification icon protrudes from the front facing surface of the blank insert.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the identification icon extends beyond at least a portion of the front facing surface of the blank insert.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The blank insert of claim 1, wherein the identification icon further includes a cover and a label, wherein the label receives the indicia thereon and the cover protects the label.

### Claim 9

A data communication station comprising:
a. a port for inserting a connector;
b. a blank insert inserted in the port in place of the connector, wherein the blank insert includes a front facing surface having indicia thereon;
c. an identification icon attached to the blank insert, wherein the indicia is on the identification icon; and
d. a second identification icon, wherein the identification icon is detached from the blank insert and the second identification icon is attached to the blank insert.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The data communication station of claim 9, wherein the blank insert protects the port when the connector is not inserted into the port.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The data communication station of claim 9, wherein the blank insert includes a retention feature on the front facing surface, and wherein the identification icon attaches to the retention feature.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The data communication station of claim 11, wherein the retention feature is an aperture formed in the front facing surface of the blank insert, and the identification icon inserts into the aperture.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The data communication station of claim 9, wherein the indicia includes identifying information related to the port.

### Claim 14 (depends on 9)

The data communication station of claim 9 further comprising a second port for inserting a second connector, wherein the indicia on the blank insert includes identifying information related to the second port.

### Claim 15 (depends on 9)

The data communication station of claim 9, wherein the port is selected from the group consisting of a connector, a socket, an outlet, a jack, an adapter, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a keystone port, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, and a plug.

### Claim 16 (depends on 9)

The data communication station of claim 9, wherein the connector is selected from the group consisting of a registered Jack, a category connector, an S-Video adapter, an F-Connector, a binding post connector, a banana jack connector, a stereo adapter, an RCA connector, a BNC connector, a shielded connector, a universal serial bus (USB), a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a DisplayPort, and a fiber connector.