EP0895318A2
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Modular connector
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1998-07-03
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2018-07-03
Abstract
Abstract An indicator light (44) is positioned within a modular connector (36) such that light emitted from the indicator light (44) may travel through a translucent or transparent modular plug inserted into the modular connector. The indicator light (44) is easily correlated with a modular connector and plug and provides a visually appealing indication of various status conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly J. Quan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/717; H01R13/7172; H01R13/7175; H01R13/6608; H01R13/6641; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A modular connector comprising: at least one electrical contact for making an electrical connection with at least one
corresponding electrical contact of a translucent or transparent modular plug; and an indicator light arranged to transmit light through a translucent or transparent
modular plug when a translucent or transparent modular plug is inserted into the modular
connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A modular connector as in claim 1, including a cavity into which the translucent
or transparent modular plug is inserted, and the cavity is bounded by a back wall having
a hole through which the indicator light protrudes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A modular connector as in claim 1 or 2, wherein the indicator light is an LED.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A modular connector as in claim 1, 2 or 3, comprising: a second indicator light arranged to transmit light through the translucent or
transparent modular plug when the translucent or transparent modular plug is inserted
into the modular connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A network device including a plurality of modular connectors, with each
connector comprising: a cavity into which may be inserted a modular plug; at least one electrical contact within the cavity for making an electrical connection
with at least one corresponding electrical contact modular plug; and an indicator light arranged to emit light within the cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A network device as in claim 5. wherein a body of the modular plug is formed
from a material that is translucent or transparent, and the indicator light is arranged to
transmit light through the body of the modular plug.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A network device as in claim 5 or 6, wherein the cavity is bounded by a back
wall through which the indicator light protrudes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A network device as in claim 5, 6 or 7, wherein the indicator light is an LED.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A modular connector as in any one of claims 5 to 8, comprising: a second indicator light arranged to transmit light through the translucent or
transparent modular plug when the translucent or transparent modular plug is inserted
into the modular connector.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
38 words
A method of transmitting a status indication associated with a modular connector
having a cavity into which a modular plug is inserted, the method comprising: modulating an indicator light positioned within the cavity to communicate the
status indication.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
60 words
A method of transmitting a status indication associated with a modular connector
having a cavity into which is inserted a modular plug having a body formed from a
translucent or transparent material, the method comprising: modulating an indicator light arranged to transmit light emitted by the indicator
light through the body of the modular plug, thereby communicating the status indication.
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