US4870840A
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Modular communications jack lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-06
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2009-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for locking and unlocking an unused modular communication's socket comprising a sliding wedge which positioned under leaf spring of socket plug prevents plug from being removed from modular socket while wedge is locked into position, rendering socket unusable while plug is engaged in socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:25
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B67/00; E05B67/36; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/66; H04M1/667; H01R13/639; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R24/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/72; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A modular communications jack lock comprising a lock mechanism disposed in a case with a connecting plug mounted on said case for snap engagement in a modular communications socket and leaf spring means for snap locking said plug within said socket, said leaf spring means being resiliently attached to said plug at a point remote from the attachment of said plug to said case; said lock mechanism preventing disengagement of the connecting plug from the socket by causing displacement into said leaf spring means of a sliding wedge means disposed in said case to prevent depressing thereof in the locked position and permitting said wedge to be withdrawn from leaf spring means when the lock mechanism is in the unlocked position to permit disengagement of the plug from the socket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A modular communications jack lock comprising a lock mechanism disposed in a case with a connecting plug mounted on said case for snap engagement in a modular communications socket and leaf spring means for snap locking said plug within said socket, said leaf spring means being resiliently attached to said plug at a point remote from the attachment of said plug to said case; said lock mechanism preventing disengagement of the connecting plug from the socket by causing displacement into said leaf spring means of a sliding wedge means disposed in said case to prevent depressing thereof in the locked position and permitting said wedge to be withdrawn from leaf spring means when the lock mechanism is in the unlocked position to permit disengagement of the plug from the socket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The modular jack lock of claim 1 wherein said lock mechanism is a sliding bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The modular jack lock of claim 1 wherein said lock is a key operataed tumbler lock.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The modular jack lock of claim 1 wherein said lock mechanism is a combination lock.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The modular jack lock of claim 1 is adapted to engage a modular telephone communication socket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The modular jack lock of claim 1 is adapted to engage electronic equipment which utilizes a modular jack socket.
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) | 1992-10-02 | 1993-04-03 | 1993-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-02 | 1997-04-03 | 1997-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-02 | 2001-04-03 | 2001-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |