US3769460A
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Mobile home telephone terminal system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-09
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1992-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A mobile home telephone terminal system which includes a fiveconductor cable having two pairs of conductors for connection to the conductors in a telephone service line and a fifth conductor for connection to grounding means. The fifth conductor is connected to the chassis of the mobile home for grounding purposes, with the connection being made via a terminal plate assembly which includes clamping means for mounting a terminal plate on a conductive portion of the chassis of the mobile home and for making electrical contact therewith. A standard telephone station protector may be mounted on the terminal plate on the mobile home. If the station protector is not mounted on the mobile home, due to access difficulties for example, the protector may be mounted at the opposite end of the fiveconductor cable in a closure adapted to be partially buried and housing the connection between the five-conductor cable and the service line, with the terminal plate, without the protector, still being mounted on the mobile home chassis for use as a grounding and connection means. This closure also provides a convenient storage means for the five-conductor cable and the terminal assembly connected thereto when the corresponding service line is disconnected. The closure also includes means for connecting the grounding conductor to a grounding stake when it is desirable to do so.
Inventors
- 👤 J Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58; H01R4/64; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A mobile home telephone terminal system comprising the combination of a five-conductor cable having two pairs of conductors for connection to two corresponding pairs of conductors in a telephone service line and a fifth conductor for connection to grounding means, and a terminal plate assembly including a terminal plate, clamping means for mounting said terminal plate on a conductive portion of the mobile home and for making an electrically conductive contact with the mobile home, means on said terminal plate for connecting said two pairs of conductors from said five-conductor cable to telephones within the mobile home, and means for connecting said fifth conductor from said five-conductor cable to said clamping means to establish an electrical ground connection to said mobile home, whereby mounting the terminal plate on a conductive portion of the mobile home automatically provides an electrical ground for the mobile home and telephone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A mobile home telephone terminal system comprising the combination of a five-conductor cable having two pairs of conductors for connection to two corresponding pairs of conductors in a telephone service line and a fifth conductor for connection to grounding means, and a terminal plate assembly including a terminal plate, clamping means for mounting said terminal plate on a conductive portion of the mobile home and for making an electrically conductive contact with the mobile home, means on said terminal plate for connecting said two pairs of conductors from said five-conductor cable to telephones within the mobile home, and means for connecting said fifth conductor from said five-conductor cable to said clamping means to establish an electrical ground connection to said mobile home, whereby mounting the terminal plate on a conductive portion of the mobile home automatically provides an electrical ground for the mobile home and telephone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 1 which includes a closure adapted to be partially embedded in the soil on or near the site of the mobile home for enclosing the connection between said five-conductor cable and the telephone service line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 2 wherein said closure forms a storage chamber for receiving the entire length of said five-conductor cable when said cable is disconnected from the mobile home, said closure also having a removable cover for providing access to said storage chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 2 wherein said closure includes means for mounting a standard telephone station protector unit within said closure, said closure also having a removable cover for providing access to said storage chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 2 wherein said closure includes means for connecting the closure to a grounding stake, and means for electrically connecting the grounding stake to said fifth conductor of said five-conductor cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said clamping means comprises a conductive beam clamp for mounting said terminal plate on the chassis of the mobile home, said beam clamp being fastened to the terminal plate assembly by a conductive member for making a grounding connection with said fifth conductor of said five-conductor cable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said terminal plate assembly includes means for mounting a standard telephone station protector unit on said terminal plate, and means for electrically connecting the ground terminal of said protector unit to said clamping means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A terminal system as set forth in claim 7 wherein said terminal plate includes means for receiving a standard cover for a standard telephone station protector unit.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of connecting a telEphone service line to the mobile home of a subscriber, said method comprising the steps of providing a five-conductor cable having two pairs of telephone service line conductors and a fifth ground conductor, connecting one end of said two pairs of line conductors to two corresponding pairs of conductors in a telephone service line connected to a distribution line, connecting one end of said fifth conductor to grounding means, clamping a terminal plate assembly on a conductive portion of the mobile home to make an electrically conductive contact with the mobile home, connecting the other ends of said two pairs of line conductors in said cable to the terminal plate assembly mounted on the mobile home, and connecting the other end of said fifth conductor to the terminal plate assembly to establish an electrical ground connection to said mobile home, whereby connecting the end of the fifth conductor to the terminal plate assembly automatically provides an electrical ground for the mobile home and telephone.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
169 words
A method of connecting a telEphone service line to the mobile home of a subscriber, said method comprising the steps of providing a five-conductor cable having two pairs of telephone service line conductors and a fifth ground conductor, connecting one end of said two pairs of line conductors to two corresponding pairs of conductors in a telephone service line connected to a distribution line, connecting one end of said fifth conductor to grounding means, clamping a terminal plate assembly on a conductive portion of the mobile home to make an electrically conductive contact with the mobile home, connecting the other ends of said two pairs of line conductors in said cable to the terminal plate assembly mounted on the mobile home, and connecting the other end of said fifth conductor to the terminal plate assembly to establish an electrical ground connection to said mobile home, whereby connecting the end of the fifth conductor to the terminal plate assembly automatically provides an electrical ground for the mobile home and telephone.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 wherein said one end of said five-conductor cable is connected to the telephone service line via a telephone station protector unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 wherein said one end of said fifth conductor is connected to grounding means on the telephone service line.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 wherein said one end of said fifth conductor is connected to a grounding stake.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 wherein said other end of said five-conductor cable is connected to said mobile home via a telephone station protector unit included in said terminal plate assembly mounted on the mobile home.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 wherein said other end of said five-conductor cable is connected to said mobile home via a conductive clamp mounting said terminal plate assembly on the chassis of said mobile home.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method as set forth in claim 9 that includes the steps of providing a closure on or near the site of the mobile home, and enclosing the connection between said five-conductor cable and the telephone service line within said closure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method as set forth in claim 15 that includes the step of storing said five-conductor cable in said closure when said cable is disconnected from the mobile home.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |