US4749359A
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Security override network interface device
Assignee: SEICOR Corp
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Filing: 1987-08-27
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Granted: 1988-06-07
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Expires: 2007-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A telephone network interface device having differing means for access for the public utility, building owner or apartment manager, and those living in individual housing units; differing means of access provided in part by a latchpiece inserted between a first gate leading to a subscriber compartment and a second gate leading to the utility compartment. Also described is a container using the latchpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen D. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/028; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A network interface device comprising: (a) a container having at least first and second compartments therein, a first entranceway to the first compartment and a second entranceway to the second compartment; (b) a first gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the first compartment; (c) a second gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the second compartment; (d) first locking means for locking the first gate; (e) first unlocking means for unlocking the first gate but not the second gate; (f) second unlocking means for unlocking the first gate without using the first unlocking means; (g) a first set of terminals within the first compartment; (h) a second set of terminals within the second compartment; (i) a set of jacks within the first compartment in electrical communication with the second set of terminals; (j) a set of jack plugs removably inserted into the jacks, each jack plug in electrical communication with the first set of terminals; and (k) a plurality of first gate doors in the first gate, each gate door providing access to a portion of the jacks when the gate door is opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A network interface device comprising: (a) a container having at least first and second compartments therein, a first entranceway to the first compartment and a second entranceway to the second compartment; (b) a first gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the first compartment; (c) a second gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the second compartment; (d) first locking means for locking the first gate; (e) first unlocking means for unlocking the first gate but not the second gate; (f) second unlocking means for unlocking the first gate without using the first unlocking means; (g) a first set of terminals within the first compartment; (h) a second set of terminals within the second compartment; (i) a set of jacks within the first compartment in electrical communication with the second set of terminals; (j) a set of jack plugs removably inserted into the jacks, each jack plug in electrical communication with the first set of terminals; and (k) a plurality of first gate doors in the first gate, each gate door providing access to a portion of the jacks when the gate door is opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A network interface device as recited in claim 1, wherein the second gate is between the first and second compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
157 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) a container having at least first and second compartments therein, an entranceway into the first compartment, and an entranceway into the second compartment; (b) a first gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the first compartment, the first gate having a first opening therein; (c) a second gate for opening or closing the entrance into the second compartment; (d) a handle rotatably mounted on the container; (e) an arm rotated by the handle, the arm located within the first compartment; (f) a latchpiece in the first compartment comprising: (i) a plate between the arm and the second gate having a slot therein through which the arm is passable when the handle is rotated; and (ii) a loop mounted on the plate, the loop projecting through the first opening in the first gate when the first gate is closed; and (g) a handle fastener preventing rotation of the handle unless the fastener is unfastened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
157 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) a container having at least first and second compartments therein, an entranceway into the first compartment, and an entranceway into the second compartment; (b) a first gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the first compartment, the first gate having a first opening therein; (c) a second gate for opening or closing the entrance into the second compartment; (d) a handle rotatably mounted on the container; (e) an arm rotated by the handle, the arm located within the first compartment; (f) a latchpiece in the first compartment comprising: (i) a plate between the arm and the second gate having a slot therein through which the arm is passable when the handle is rotated; and (ii) a loop mounted on the plate, the loop projecting through the first opening in the first gate when the first gate is closed; and (g) a handle fastener preventing rotation of the handle unless the fastener is unfastened.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3, further comprising: (a) a first set of terminals in the first compartment; (b) a second set of terminals in the second compartment; (c) a set of jacks in the first compartment in an electrical communication with the second set of terminals; and (d) a set of plugs in the first compartment in electrical communication with the first set of terminals, each said plug removably inserted into a jack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 4, further comprising a plurality of first gate doors in the first gate, each gate door providing access to a portion of the jacks when the gate door is opened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 5, further comprising a container lid having a perforated flange, and a lock having a hasp passing through the perforated flange and around the handle when the handle is fastened.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
179 words
A network interface device comprising: (a) a container having a lid and at least first and second compartments therein, a first entranceway to the first compartment and a second entranceway to the second compartment; (b) a first gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the first compartment; (c) a second gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the second compartment; (d) second locking means for locking the lid; (e) first locking means for locking the first gate; (f) first unlocking means for unlocking the first gate; (g) lid unlocking means for unlocking the lid; (h) second unlocking means for unlocking the lid and first gate without using the first unlocking means or lid unlocking means; (i) a first set of terminals within the first compartment; (j) a second set of terminals within the second compartment; (k) a set of jacks within the first compartment in electrical communication with the second set of terminals; and (l) a set of jack plugs removably inserted into the jacks, each jack plug in electrical communication with the first set of terminals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
179 words
A network interface device comprising: (a) a container having a lid and at least first and second compartments therein, a first entranceway to the first compartment and a second entranceway to the second compartment; (b) a first gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the first compartment; (c) a second gate for opening or closing the entranceway into the second compartment; (d) second locking means for locking the lid; (e) first locking means for locking the first gate; (f) first unlocking means for unlocking the first gate; (g) lid unlocking means for unlocking the lid; (h) second unlocking means for unlocking the lid and first gate without using the first unlocking means or lid unlocking means; (i) a first set of terminals within the first compartment; (j) a second set of terminals within the second compartment; (k) a set of jacks within the first compartment in electrical communication with the second set of terminals; and (l) a set of jack plugs removably inserted into the jacks, each jack plug in electrical communication with the first set of terminals.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-06-07 | 1991-12-07 | 1992-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-06-07 | 1995-12-07 | 1996-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-06-07 | 1999-12-07 | 2000-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |