Telephone and data communications line protection module and grounding spring clip
US5883953A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/745
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A telephone and data communications line protection apparatus is provided for protecting at least one telephone line pair. The telephone and data communications line protection apparatus includes a housing containing protection circuitry for protecting at least one telephone line pair. The housing includes a cavity for receiving a terminal portion of an electrical grounding, earthing spring clip member. The protection circuitry includes an electrical grounding contact extending into a housing cavity for electrical and mechanical contact engagement with the terminal portion of the electrical grounding, earthing spring clip member. The electrical grounding, earthing spring clip member has a predetermined profile corresponding to the housing. The electrical grounding, earthing spring clip member includes an aperture to receive a grounding wire.
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