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Modular test plug adapter

US4585290A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1984
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 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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