Repair adapter for a modular plug

Details Repair adapter for a modular plug Repair adapter for a modular plug

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Plural-contact coupling part

C439S344000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862384

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for repairing a failed modular connector having a broken locking tab by providing an adapter which receives the broken modular connector and includes a mechanism for retaining the broken modular connector, which may include a retaining clip, retaining barbs, or teeth, tight friction, friction bumps, adhesive or other retaining device. The adapter mechanically and electrically connects to the broken connector and provides a straight through wired modular plug with a retaining clip so that the assembly comprising the broken connector and adapter may plug into a jack for the original broken connector and be securely retained.

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