Power line coupling device and method of using the same
US7102478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5487
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The coupling device of the present invention includes a housing, a first fastening member attached to said housing and coupled to the power line, a second fastening member attached to the housing and coupled to the power line, an inductor providing an impedance to data transmissions between the first fastening member and the second fastening member; a first conductor having a first end electrically coupled to the first fastening member; and a second conductor having a first end electrically coupled to the second fastening member. The second ends of the first conductor and second conductor providing data signals to a connector. In addition, the housing may include a transformer secured therein for coupling power transmissions to the connector.
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