US-12626616-B2 - Color-coded cable and ethernet port identification labels

Abstract

Cable and Ethernet Port ID Labels that have an adhesive backing and are both the same color for easy re-connection to the correct port are described. The labels allow the ethernet port and cable ends to be color coded so that reconnection can be made to the proper port if the cable is disconnected for any reason. Labels configured to be affixed to the ethernet plug of the ethernet (CAT5 or similar, such as fiber optic cable, coaxial cable, or other conventional telecom cabling) cable are precision cut such that they wrap around the plastic RJ 45 portion of the plug without interfering with the capacity of connection of the plug to the port. The adhesive is preferably designed to adhere to plastic, such as that of the wall plate of the port, and that of the plastic of the plug disposed on the cable(s) themselves.

Inventors

• Vaughn Lee Ennis

Assignees

• Vaughn Lee Ennis

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20250425

Claims (6)

1. 1 . A color-coding system for cables and ports comprising: at least one sheet of material; wherein said at least one sheet comprises a first adhesive backed colored ID label; a second adhesive backed colored ID label; wherein said first adhesive backed colored ID label and second adhesive backed color ID label being of an identical color; wherein said second ID label is arranged substantially in the center of the first ID label and is precut and readily removable therefrom; wherein said first label is configured to be affixed to a faceplate of said port; wherein said faceplate covers an electrical receptacle; and wherein said second label is configured to attach to at least one network/electrical cable, thereby allowing a user to readily match said cable with said faceplate and associated receptacle when making an electrical and/or data connection.
2. 2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the first label is arranged to surround said at least one port.
3. 3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said first label comprises a plurality of first labels.
4. 4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said second label comprises a plurality of second labels.
5. 5 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising: adhesive strips configured to be additionally applied to said cable.
6. 6 . A system for color-coded cable identification, comprising: a port label having an adhesive backing and a first color; a cable plug label having the same first color as the port label; and wherein the port label is configured to be affixed to a network port and the cable plug label is configured to be affixed to a cable plug, enabling visual matching of the cable plug to the correct network port; wherein the port label comprises a large rectangle with a smaller rectangle pre-cut in the middle; wherein the cable plug label comprises the smaller rectangle removed from the middle of the port label.

Description

CONTINUITY This application is a continuation-in-part application of non-provisional application Ser. No. 18/885,850, filed on Sep. 16, 2024, and of provisional application No. 63/582,949, filed on Sep. 15, 2023, and priority is claimed thereto. FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The present invention relates to cable management, and more specifically relates to a system and method for labeling cables to corresponding ports to effectively ensure that they can be matched in the event that cables are unplugged, moved, or replaced. BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION In most business environments there exist extensive computer networks with numerous cables running throughout the network. When a network cable gets unplugged from the wall outlet, customers (or users) often do not remember which port they removed the cable from which can often lead to the cable being reinstalled in the incorrect port on the wall outlet or other interconnection port. In addition, cables can also be inadvertently removed by cleaning crew or during an emergency equipment move. Many times, wall jacks or ports are configured to the specific MAC address of the connected device, and if not reconnected to the preconfigured port, they will not communicate and result in the device showing as “offline.” There have been previous devices and systems which have been developed that attempted to provide a means of labeling the cables themselves, such as what component, server, or device the cable is to be connected. However, systems presently available on the market do not cater to labeling the port as well as the cable such that they may match and easily be reconnected without necessitating labeling the component itself, which may present a privacy issue. Therefore, what is desired a device that is directed at overcoming shortcomings in conventional systems. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention allows the ethernet port and cable male end(s) to be color coded so that reconnection can be made to the proper port if the cable is disconnected for any reason. Thus, there is a need for a new system and device configured to facilitate the matching of specific cables to specific components and ports without detailing specifics about the device to which the cable or port is connected or directed. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed towards cable and ethernet port ID labels that are both the same color for easy re-connection. The labels are equipped with adhesive backing. The present invention allows the ethernet port and cable end (male plug) to be color coded so that reconnection can be made to the proper port if the cable is disconnected for any reason. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The present invention will be better understood with reference to the appended drawing sheets, wherein: FIG. 1 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 2 depicts the preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention, as shown installed. FIG. 3 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 4 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 5 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 6 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 7 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 8 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 9 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. FIG. 10 depicts a preferred embodiment of the cable and port ID labels of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims. Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides color-coded cable identification (ID) labels (10) and ethernet port ID labels (20) that have an adhesive backing (30) and are both the same color for easy and correct re-connection of the cables. Wire labels, referenced as adhesive strips (40) are also optionally present to facilitate identification in the event that the male ethernet (CAT5 or other telecom cable plug) plug is compromised. As stated above, when a network cable gets unplugged from, for example, a wall outlet equipped with multiple separate Ethernet ports, customers often don't remember from which port they removed the Ethernet cable. In addition, many times wall jacks or ports are configured to the specific MAC address of the connected de