Telephonic communications – Terminal – Housing or housing component
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Escalante, Ovidio (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
Terminal
Housing or housing component
C379S325000, C439S709000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07110534
ABSTRACT:
In embodiments of the present invention, telecommunications terminal blocks are provided for making and breaking connections between a first telecommunications conductor, a second telecommunications conductor and a service wire. The terminal block includes a housing having a first connector connected to the first telecommunications conductor and a second connector connected to the second telecommunications conductor mounted therein. A first conductor is provided in the housing, the first conductor being electrically connected to the first connector and having a service wire connector portion configured to receive the service wire. A switch electrically connects the first connector and the second connector, the switch having a first state wherein the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector and a second state wherein the first connector is electrically disconnected from the second connector. Methods are also provided.
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International Search Report for PCT/US01/21926.
Alston Eric Emmanual
Carrico William Alan
Mullaney Julian
Wilkinson Randy Duaine
Escalante Ovidio
Myers Bigel & Sibley & Sajovec
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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