US4893488A
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Modular communications socket lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-03-02
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Granted: 1990-01-16
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Expires: 2009-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A locking mechanism for a modular communication socket in which device with locking mechanism is inserted into socket, and a sliding bolt is positioned posterior to retention shoulder of socket preventing the removal of device from socket, and therefore making socket unusable while device remains in socket, said device also allowing for the unlocking and removal of device from socket so that the communication socket may again be used.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6397; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/66; H04M1/667; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7486; Y10T70/7508; Y10T70/7559; Y10T70/7576
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A device for locking and unlocking an unused modular communications socket, said device comprising a locking mechanism entirely inclosed in casing while in the unlocked position, said casing dimensioned to fit said communications socket and having opening in said casing positioned to allow sliding bolt mechanism to protrude from said opening in casing posterior to retention shoulder of said communications socket, preventing removal of said device in locked position, and allowing for unlocking of said device by repositioning bolt inside of casing allowing for the removal of said device from modular socket.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
A device for locking and unlocking an unused modular communications socket, said device comprising a locking mechanism entirely inclosed in casing while in the unlocked position, said casing dimensioned to fit said communications socket and having opening in said casing positioned to allow sliding bolt mechanism to protrude from said opening in casing posterior to retention shoulder of said communications socket, preventing removal of said device in locked position, and allowing for unlocking of said device by repositioning bolt inside of casing allowing for the removal of said device from modular socket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device in claim 1 in which locking mechanism is a key and tumbler type locking mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Device as in claim 1 which is adapted to fit modular communication socket of telephone line wall outlet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device as in claim 1 which is adapted to fit modular communication socket of computer modem.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device as in claim 1 which is adapted to fit modular communication socket of fax machine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Device as in claim 1 which is adapted to fit modular communication socket of telephone answering machine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Device as in claim 1 which is adapted to fit modular communication socket of telephone.
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) | 1993-01-15 | 1993-07-17 | 1994-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-07-17 | 1998-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-15 | 2001-07-17 | 2002-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |