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Apparatus for field assembling a telephone connection apparatus
Assignee: ABB Installation Products International LLC
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Filing: 1985-12-19
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2005-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A modular telephone connector splitter/adapter is disclosed. A housing supports a plurality of modular connectors in input and output configurations to permit formation of a modular telephone splitter in which an input can be divided into multiple outputs. The input can also be a conventional telecommunications cable wherein the housing serves as a cable splitter.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan M. Harrington
- 👤 Sidney Levy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A kit of parts for field assembly of telephone connection apparatus comprising: a body member having an input port and an output port therein; a first modular connector adapted for insertable attachment to said body member at said output port; said first connector having a termination end, a connection end and plural electrical contact elements each having a termination portion at said termination end and a contact portion at said connection end; an attachment assembly adapted for insertable attachment adjacent said input port; said attachment assembly being of either a first or second type, said first type including a second modular connector having a termination end, a connection end and plural electrical contact elements each having a termination portion at said termination end and a contact portion at said connection end and connection means for electrically connecting said termination portion of said contact elements of said first connector with said termination portions of said contact elements of said second connector, said second type including an attachment member having a body and a central aperture therethrough for supporting a multiconductor cable in non-movable disposition therein, said cable being supported in a manner whereby conductors of said cable are disposed for connection to said termination portions of said contact elements of said first connector, said input portion accommodating alternatively said attachment assembly of said first and second type; and a cover engagable with said body member for holding said first connector and said attachment assembly in said body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A kit of parts for field assembly of telephone connection apparatus comprising: a body member having an input port and an output port therein; a first modular connector adapted for insertable attachment to said body member at said output port; said first connector having a termination end, a connection end and plural electrical contact elements each having a termination portion at said termination end and a contact portion at said connection end; an attachment assembly adapted for insertable attachment adjacent said input port; said attachment assembly being of either a first or second type, said first type including a second modular connector having a termination end, a connection end and plural electrical contact elements each having a termination portion at said termination end and a contact portion at said connection end and connection means for electrically connecting said termination portion of said contact elements of said first connector with said termination portions of said contact elements of said second connector, said second type including an attachment member having a body and a central aperture therethrough for supporting a multiconductor cable in non-movable disposition therein, said cable being supported in a manner whereby conductors of said cable are disposed for connection to said termination portions of said contact elements of said first connector, said input portion accommodating alternatively said attachment assembly of said first and second type; and a cover engagable with said body member for holding said first connector and said attachment assembly in said body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A kit of parts of claim 1 wherein said contact elements include insulation displacing elements at said termination portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A kit of parts of claim 1 wherein said attachment member is a strain relief device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A kit of parts of claim 1 wherein said body member includes one input port and two output ports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A kit of parts of claim 4 wherein said output ports each accommodates a modular connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A kit of parts of claim 5 wherein each of said modular connectors is formed in either a jack or plug configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A kit of parts of claim 3 wherein said connection means includes plural lengths of insulated electrical wire adapted for connecting termination portions of contact elements of said first connector to termination portions of contact elements of said second connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A kit of parts of claim 7 further including an insert member adapted for insertable positioning in said housing adjacent said input port; said insert member adapted to accommodate said lengths of insulated electrical wire.
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