US5515435A
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Network interface device with apertures for holding flexible coaxial cable connector
Assignee: Commscope Inc of North Carolina
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Filing: 1994-11-23
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Granted: 1996-05-07
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Expires: 2014-11-23
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a device providing an interface between a customer and a combination telephone and broadband network. The device includes two adjacent compartments, one including connections to the network and the other including connections to the customer. The broadband connection is provided by a flexible coaxial jumper cable with one end fixedly mounted in the network compartment and the other end free to move in the customer compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 George A. DeBalko
- 👤 Antonio A. Figueiredo
- 👤 James R. Hulsey
- 👤 Paul M. Muller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:18
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/085; H02G15/10; H02G15/117; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0293; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/021; H04Q1/028; H04Q2201/00; H04Q2201/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A device for providing an interface between a customer and a combination telephone and broadband network comprising: a first compartment including at least one terminal adapted for electrical connection to network telephone wires, and further including a ground bar and means for receiving a network coaxial cable; a second compartment adjacent to the first compartment, the second compartment including at least one terminal adapted for connection to customer telephone wires, and further including means for receiving a customer coaxial cable; a flexible coaxial jumper cable with at least two opposite ends including coaxial connectors on said ends, one end of the jumper cable being fixedly mounted in the first compartment while the opposite end of the jumper cable is free to move in the second compartment; and a wall including a plurality of apertures separating the first and second compartments, a portion of the jumper cable being held in one of the apertures, the aperture having sides and a size such that the portion of the jumper cable held therein is stationary and the jumper cable pivots about the sides of the aperture.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
183 words
A device for providing an interface between a customer and a combination telephone and broadband network comprising: a first compartment including at least one terminal adapted for electrical connection to network telephone wires, and further including a ground bar and means for receiving a network coaxial cable; a second compartment adjacent to the first compartment, the second compartment including at least one terminal adapted for connection to customer telephone wires, and further including means for receiving a customer coaxial cable; a flexible coaxial jumper cable with at least two opposite ends including coaxial connectors on said ends, one end of the jumper cable being fixedly mounted in the first compartment while the opposite end of the jumper cable is free to move in the second compartment; and a wall including a plurality of apertures separating the first and second compartments, a portion of the jumper cable being held in one of the apertures, the aperture having sides and a size such that the portion of the jumper cable held therein is stationary and the jumper cable pivots about the sides of the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein the end of the jumper cable fixedly mounted in the first compartment is mounted to the ground bar in the first compartment by means of a bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein the bracket includes two legs and the connector at said one end of the jumper cable is mounted within an aperture in one of the legs while the other leg is mounted to the ground bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein the device further includes a cover having separate portions which cover the first and second compartments, and a second wall attached to the portion which covers the first compartment which prevents movement of the portion of the jumper cable out of the aperture when the cover is in a closed position over the first compartment and the second compartment is open.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein the jumper cable is mounted above said at least one terminal adapted for connection to customer telephone wires in the second compartment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-05-07 | 1999-11-06 | 2000-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-07 | 2003-11-06 | 2004-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-07 | 2007-11-06 | 2008-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |