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Telephone network termination module having insulation displacement terminals
Assignee: Corning Cable Systems Puerto Rico Inc
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Filing: 1992-10-05
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Granted: 1994-07-26
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Expires: 2012-10-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention discloses a network termination module which comprises a base structure having a means for grounding. Mounted on and above the base structure are a pair of insulation displacement terminals, a telephone jack and subscriber terminals. The insulation displacement terminals are electrically connected to the telephone jack. The network termination module also includes an openable cover which, in its closed position, establishes electrical connection between the insulation displacement terminals and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, breaks the electrical connection between the insulation displacement terminals and the subscriber terminals. The cover, in its closed position, also closes off access to the jack and to the subscriber terminals. Disposed within the base structure is a protector element which is electrically connected to the insulation displacement terminals. The protector element is also electrically connected to the means for grounding.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark P. Cote
- 👤 John J. Napiorkowski
- 👤 Thomas W. Kroll
- 👤 Walker K. Butler
- 👤 Boyd G. Brower
- 👤 N. Peter Mickelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:37
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/028; H04Q1/14; H04Q1/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A network termination module comprising: a base structure having a means for grounding; a pair of insulation displacement terminals, a telephone jack and subscriber terminals all disposed on and above the base structure, the insulation displacement terminals being electrically connected to the telephone jack; and openable cover mounted above the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, the openable cover, in its closed position, establishing electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, breaking the electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; the openable cover, in its closed position, closing off access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, providing access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; said cover having a hook and alignment tabs thereon so that when a padlock is in place under the hook and on the alignment tabs, rotation of the padlock is prevented; and a protector element disposed within the base structure, the protector element being electrically connected to the means for grounding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A network termination module comprising: a base structure having a means for grounding; a pair of insulation displacement terminals, a telephone jack and subscriber terminals all disposed on and above the base structure, the insulation displacement terminals being electrically connected to the telephone jack; and openable cover mounted above the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, the openable cover, in its closed position, establishing electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, breaking the electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; the openable cover, in its closed position, closing off access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, providing access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; said cover having a hook and alignment tabs thereon so that when a padlock is in place under the hook and on the alignment tabs, rotation of the padlock is prevented; and a protector element disposed within the base structure, the protector element being electrically connected to the means for grounding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The network termination module of claim 1 wherein the openable cover has a snap-action latch to secure it in the closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The network termination module of claim 2 wherein there is an arrow on the cover pointing the opening direction for the snap-action latch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The network termination module of claim 3 wherein said arrow has a textured writing surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The network termination module of claim 1 wherein the insulation displacement terminals are recessed to prevent accidental contact therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The network termination module of claim 1 wherein the subscriber terminals and openable cover are mounted on a removably attached support member in order to permit replacement thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of a plurality of network termination modules of claim 1 mounted in a side by side arrangement in a telephone network interface enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
178 words
A network termination module comprising: a base structure having a means for grounding; a pair of insulation displacement terminals, a telephone jack and subscriber terminals all disposed on and above the base structure, the insulation displacement terminals being electrically connected to the telephone jack; an openable cover mounted above the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, the openable cover, in its closed position, establishing electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, breaking the electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; the openable cover, in its closed position, closing off access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, providing access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; the operable cover having a test access holes small enough to prevent finger contact there through, but through which telephone company probes may be inserted to verify telephone service while the cover remains closed; and a protector element disposed within the base structure, the protector element being electrically connected to the means for grounding.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
178 words
A network termination module comprising: a base structure having a means for grounding; a pair of insulation displacement terminals, a telephone jack and subscriber terminals all disposed on and above the base structure, the insulation displacement terminals being electrically connected to the telephone jack; an openable cover mounted above the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, the openable cover, in its closed position, establishing electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, breaking the electrical connection between the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; the openable cover, in its closed position, closing off access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals, and, in its open position, providing access to the telephone jack and the subscriber terminals; the operable cover having a test access holes small enough to prevent finger contact there through, but through which telephone company probes may be inserted to verify telephone service while the cover remains closed; and a protector element disposed within the base structure, the protector element being electrically connected to the means for grounding.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The network termination module of claim 8 wherein the openable cover has a snap-action latch to secure it in the closed position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The network termination module of claim 8 wherein there is an arrow on the cover pointing the opening direction for the snap-action latch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The network termination module of claim 10 wherein said arrow has a textured writing surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The network termination module of claim 8 wherein the insulation displacement terminals are recessed to prevent accidental contact therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The network termination module of claim 8 wherein the subscriber terminals and openable cover are mounted on a removably attached support member in order to permit replacement thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The network termination module of claim 8 wherein the cover has a hook and alignment tabs thereon so that when a padlock is in place under the hook and on the alignment tabs, rotation of the padlock is prevented.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of a plurality of network termination modules of claim 8 mounted in a side by side arrangement in a telephone network interface enclosure.
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