Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
C439S669000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121896
ABSTRACT:
A cross-connect module is disclosed herein. The cross-connect module includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The rear end includes a rear wall defining connector mounting openings. First and second switching jacks are positioned adjacent the front end of the housing. Rear connectors mount within the connector mounting openings. Cables electrically couple the rear connectors to the switching jacks. A tracer lamp circuit including a power connector and a pin jack are also provided. In depicted embodiments, the rear connectors, the pin jack and the power connector are secured to the rear wall of the housing by snap-fit connections. The depicted module also includes a front cover having structure for providing snap-fit connections with the switching devices.
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Fig. 1 of admitted prior art from application.
Brochure, “Video Signal Distribution Products,”ADC Telecommunications, pp. 47, (Oct. 1996).
Exhibit A: ADC Telecommunications illustrates 3 views of digital cross-connect module with switching device. (Date: This art was known of prior to filling the parent patent application (U.S. Appl. No. 10/199,981)).
Kluempke Shari K.
Norris Jeffrey J.
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Zarroli Michael C.
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