Network connection system

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2007-06-12

2007-06-12

Harvey, James R. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Contact comprising cutter

Insulation cutter

C439S460000, C439S941000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11159695

ABSTRACT:
A network connection system for connecting computer network components, the network connection system including a twisted pair cable having multiple conductors in twisted pairs a cable termination connector affixable at an end of the cable. The cable termination connector includes a slender elongate connector housing; and termination contacts located within the connector housing. The termination contacts include a conductor engaging portion, optionally, an RJ connector engaging portion and a male contact portion releasably engageable to a female gripping contact. The network connection system also includes connecting hardware as well as a dust cover, a pull ring cover and a feeder strip. The present invention can be used on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN).

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