US3832498A
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Adapter enabling telephone switching equipment terminals to be wire wrapped
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-09
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1993-10-09
Abstract
Abstract One end of an adapter structured in accordance with the invention is soldered to a terminal strip of a main distributing frame located in the central office of a telephone exchange. When so soldered, the adapter provides a shank having a square cross section that projects at a preferred angle so as to enable the shank to be wire wrapped by means of an appropriate tool, thereby obviating the need for any hand soldering of wires to the terminal strip as heretofore done. Inasmuch as main frames, even those of the same manufacturer, differ in construction, and obviously the terminal strips incorporated therein do too, several ways are herein disclosed for enabling my adapter to be soldered to the various terminal strips encountered in present installations.
Inventors
- 👤 E Lawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:52
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/14; H04Q1/141; H04Q1/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
In combination with a flat terminal having a generally rectangular cross section embodied in a main distributing frame installed in a central office of a telephone exchange, an adapter comprising an elongated straight shank having a generally square cross section, and means adjacent one end of said shank connecting said one end to said flat terminal, whereby said shank can be wire wrapped.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
In combination with a flat terminal having a generally rectangular cross section embodied in a main distributing frame installed in a central office of a telephone exchange, an adapter comprising an elongated straight shank having a generally square cross section, and means adjacent one end of said shank connecting said one end to said flat terminal, whereby said shank can be wire wrapped.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said means extends at least partially around the terminal to which it is connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said means is integrally connected with said shank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 3 in which said means has a generally square cross section corresponding to that of said shank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination of claim 3 in which said means is hook-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 3 in which said means has a generally rectangular cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 6 in which said means is generally U-shaped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said means includes a sleeve embracing said one end of said shank and said terminal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
97 words
In combination with a flat terminal constituting part of a main distributing fRame within a telephone exchange, an adapter comprising a generally straight portion projecting at a given angle from said terminal, said straight portion having a cross section dimensioned substantially equally in two perpendicular directions so that a wire can be wrapped therearound, and means connecting said adapter to said terminal for supporting said straight portion at a said given angle, whereby a second wire can be substituted for said first wire and wrapped around said straight portion without disconnecting said supporting means from said terminal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
97 words
In combination with a flat terminal constituting part of a main distributing fRame within a telephone exchange, an adapter comprising a generally straight portion projecting at a given angle from said terminal, said straight portion having a cross section dimensioned substantially equally in two perpendicular directions so that a wire can be wrapped therearound, and means connecting said adapter to said terminal for supporting said straight portion at a said given angle, whereby a second wire can be substituted for said first wire and wrapped around said straight portion without disconnecting said supporting means from said terminal.
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) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |