Eight conductor modular test adapter
US4620765A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/912
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An 8 wire modular plug ended test adapter capable of insertion into any 6 or 8 wire modular jack is presented. The modular adapter comprises 8 conductive contacts encased in a plastic housing, and respectively attached to 8 wires preferably leading from a modular plug, the contacts being sufficiently wide to accommodate alligator chips or the like. Pair number of contacts are clearly molded onto the housing to facilitate use. The modular adapter provides access to a 6 or 8 wire jack for telephone butt sets, test equipment, etc.
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