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Five pin protector module for telephone circuits

US5031067A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1990
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T4/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A five pin protector module for telephone circuits comprises two input pins, two output pins and a grounding pin, all on an insulative base. The electrical current path between each input pin and its respective output pin comprises an electrically conductive arm, a current responsive assembly and an electrically conductive helical spring. The module contains a bidirectional voltage sensitive switch which prevents input voltage surges from reaching the output but, instead, conducts them to a grounding member to which the grounding pin is attached.

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