US3851114A
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Telephone distribution panel
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-30
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A telephone distribution panel that includes a plurality of connectors for accommodating printed circuit boards, and a like plurality of fuse sockets, lamp sockets and terminal arrays, all of which are exposed to the front of the panel. A flexible printed circuit secured to the back of the panel electrically interconnects each circuit board connector to an individual fuse socket, lamp socket, and terminal array and each connector has the same physical location relative to the other connectors as the fuse socket, lamp socket, and terminal array to which it is connected respectively have to the other fuse sockets, lamp sockets, and terminal arrays. Thus, it is apparent from the physical location of the components as to which are electrically connected to one another, and the installation and maintenance of the panels is greatly facilitated.
Inventors
- 👤 S Bush
- 👤 C Lewis
- 👤 K Roberge
- 👤 G Saltus
- 👤 W Mckelvey
- 👤 D Merwede
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:38
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/14; H04Q1/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A telephone distribution panel comprising a support including a plurality of connectors, a like plurality of fuse sockets, and a like plurality of terminal arrays, means for electrically connecting each connector to an individual fuse socket and terminal array, each connector having the same physical location relative to the other connectors as the fuse socket to which it is connected has to the other fuse sockets and the terminal array to which it is connected has to the other terminal arrays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A telephone distribution panel comprising a support including a plurality of connectors, a like plurality of fuse sockets, and a like plurality of terminal arrays, means for electrically connecting each connector to an individual fuse socket and terminal array, each connector having the same physical location relative to the other connectors as the fuse socket to which it is connected has to the other fuse sockets and the terminal array to which it is connected has to the other terminal arrays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 1 further including a like plurality of lamp sockets and means for electrically connecting each lamp socket to an individual connector, each lamp socket having the same physical relationship to the other lamp sockets as the connector to which it is connected has to the other connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 2 wherein the connectors, fuse sockets, lamp sockets and terminal arrays are all situated on a single surface of the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 1 wherein the plurality of connectors are arranged in a group, the plurality of fuse sockets are arranged in a group, and the plurality of terminal arrays are arranged in a group, the groups being separated from one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 4 wherein the group of connectors comprises connector pairs arranged side by side one another, the connectors in each pair being arranged in a column in direct alignment with one another; the group of fuse sockets comprises fuse socket pairs arranged side by side, the fuse sockets in each pair being arranged in a column in direct alignment with one another; and a group of terminal arrays comprises terminal array pairs arranged side by side one another, the terminal arrays in each pair being arranged in a column in direct alignment with one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 5 wherein the associated connector pair, fuse socket pair and terminal array pair are generally one above the other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 6 further including a like plurality of lamp sockets and means for electrically connecting each lamp socket to an individual connector, each lamp socket having the same physical relationship to the other lamp socket as the connector to which it is connected has to the other connectors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A telephone distribution panel as in claim 7 wherein the plurality of lamp sockets are interspersed with the plurality of fuse sockets, the lamp sockets being arranged in pairs that are respectively positioned along side fuse socket pairs, the lamp sockets in each pair being arranged in lateral alignment with an associated fuse.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |