Timer connect-disconnect for telephone, cable and network connections
US6599139B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secure programable timer allows connections to the internet via a phone line or a network during a programmed specific time range. A timer is set to close the connection from a computer (or telephone) to the phone line or network during a programmed time span. The computer is not connected to the phone line or network outside of the programmed time span. A timer motor rotates a timer that has programmable devices that interact with a gear to close the connection between the computer and the phone/network line during the programmed time, and to open the connection at time not in the programmed time range. A cover is secured over the timer and connection to the phone/network line to prevent a bypass connection to the phone/network line.
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