Electronic signal transmission and switching jack

Details Electronic signal transmission and switching jack Electronic signal transmission and switching jack

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Combined with or actuated by connector coupling

Multiple circuit control, selective

C200S051100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07968810

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side. The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry connecting the jacks with the connectors which allow the module to be configured as a straight-through patching module, a fully normal module with paired jacks or a half normal module with paired jacks. One alternative of the invention utilizes card edge connectors on the first side. Another aspect of the invention involves a chassis for holding a plurality of switching modules adjacent to and electronically connected with a plurality of connecting modules. The switching modules may also include designation lenses adjacent to the jacks for holding indicia.

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