Modular test plug adapter
US4585290A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular test plug adapter for insertion directly on a telephone terminal block of the type having a plurality of connectors extending therefrom (i.e., 66 type terminals) is presented. The test plug adapter is comprised of a compact insulative housing having a plurality of apertures therethrough, each aperture leading to a cavity having a bridge clip therein. The bridge clips are preferably quick connect type bridge clips and are connected via wire conductors to a standard modular jack for accessing test phones or other test equipment. The present invention may be configured for any size modular jack including 2, 4, 6 or 8 wire jacks.
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