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Connector security mechanism
Assignee: Avaya Technology LLC
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Filing: 1998-12-21
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Granted: 2000-08-15
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Expires: 2018-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising a top section and a bottom section, the top section being movable between an open position and a closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the latch member maintaining the top section in the closed position when the latch member is in the engaged position; and a releasable security member for preventing the latch member from moving between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
Inventors
- 👤 Bassel H. Daoud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6397; H01R4/00; H01R4/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; and a releasable security member for preventing said latch member from moving between said engaged position and said disengaged position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; and a releasable security member for preventing said latch member from moving between said engaged position and said disengaged position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member forms part of either said top section or said bottom section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is separate from said top section and said bottom section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is constructed so as to be removable from said connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is re-attachable after being released.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is made of a material selected from a group of materials consisting of metal, acrylic, wood, rubber and fiberglass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is made of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is made of a non-conductive material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is a cable tie.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said security member is made of a conductive material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connector according to claim 1, wherein said connector is mounted to a connector block as part of an array of connectors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector according to claim 11, wherein said connector block is mounted within a wiring junction box.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector according to claim 12, wherein said junction box is a building entrance protector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The connector according to claim 12, wherein said junction box is a network interface unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
168 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movably attached to said top section and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; said top section comprising a security member receiving portion for accepting a security member; said security member comprising a blade portion and a band portion, said blade portion being positioned generally at said security member receiving portion and said band portion generally being wrapped around said top section; and said blade portion preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
168 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movably attached to said top section and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; said top section comprising a security member receiving portion for accepting a security member; said security member comprising a blade portion and a band portion, said blade portion being positioned generally at said security member receiving portion and said band portion generally being wrapped around said top section; and said blade portion preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
176 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movably attached to said top section and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; a security member comprising an upper blade portion and a lower blade portion and a band portion extending between said upper blade portion and said lower blade portion; said top section comprising an upper blade receiving portion and a lower blade receiving portion for accepting said upper blade portion and said lower blade portion; at least said upper blade portion preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
176 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movably attached to said top section and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; a security member comprising an upper blade portion and a lower blade portion and a band portion extending between said upper blade portion and said lower blade portion; said top section comprising an upper blade receiving portion and a lower blade receiving portion for accepting said upper blade portion and said lower blade portion; at least said upper blade portion preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
114 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; and a security member for preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
114 words
A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; said latch member maintaining said top section in said closed position when said latch member is in said engaged position; and a security member for preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for securing a tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising the steps of: (a) installing a releasable security member on an Insulation Displacement Connector, said security member being constructed and positioned so as to prevent a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion of said connector from being opened about a hinge from a bottom section having a terminal strip.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for securing a tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising the steps of: (a) installing a releasable security member on an Insulation Displacement Connector, said security member being constructed and positioned so as to prevent a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion of said connector from being opened about a hinge from a bottom section having a terminal strip.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for securing a tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: an insulation displacement connector, said connector comprising a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a removable security member for preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for securing a tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising: an insulation displacement connector, said connector comprising a top section having a wire insertion hole and a terminal strip receiving portion and a bottom section having a terminal strip, said top section being movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position such that said terminal strip intersects said wire insertion hole when said top section is in said closed position; a removable security member for preventing said top section from moving between said closed position and said open position.
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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) | 2003-08-15 | 2004-02-14 | 2004-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-15 | 2008-02-14 | 2008-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-15 | 2012-02-14 | 2012-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |