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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7223915 | Cable assembly with opposed inverse wire management configurations A cable assembly is provided that includes a wire bundle having individual wires, and first and second connectors provided on first and second ends of said wire bundle. The first and second connectors include first and second circuit boards, respectively. The first ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7206322 | System and method for using ADSL for introducing multiple derived lines over a single line A system and method for providing a plurality of voice and data communication lines using an ADSL local loop communication line over existing premises wire comprising a network interface device (NID), the NID receiving the ADSL local loop communication line from an ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7118382 | Card edge coaxial connector An adapter having a housing, a ground clip and an adapter subassembly all located in the housing. The adapter subassembly includes a proximal portion that can be coupled to a coaxial connector and a distal portion that can be coupled to a printed circuit board. A ce... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7039685 | Method and apparatus for conducting subscriber's phone testing remotely via the internet An apparatus for and method of remotely controlling electronic devices, such as telecommunication equipment attached to telephone lines, test equipment, and/or home electronics includes a master board (105) having its own IP address and arranged and construct... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7031465 | Network interface device and method A network interface device includes a first interface operable to receive at least two incoming calls over a subscriber line, and a second interface operable to facilitate communication between the first interface and a first telephone line and between the first int... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6990192 | Combination telephone network interface device and cable TV splitter A telephone and cable television network interface device includes a first housing having first and second compartments, a terminal located in the first compartment for connection to telephone service, a terminal, located in the second compartment for connection to ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6971897 | Gel-filled telephone jack An improved gel-protected registered telephone jack includes a cavity in a housing, and a rear opening to the cavity that permits positioning an insert that connects permanent telephone wires to spring connectors. A front opening receives a plug to make contact betw... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6959084 | Network interface unit shelf assembly with multi-positionable customer interface module A telecommunication equipment device in the form of a wall rack assembly used to accommodate a plurality of network interface units and used to interconnect a plurality of service lines of the network service provider with the customer's lines to serve as a demarcat... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6731748 | Audio interface for satellite user terminals An apparatus, system, and method for providing an audio interface between multiple deskset phones and a single radio antenna unit (RAU). The audio interface includes a transmit path and a receive path. The transmit path carries transmit signals from the multiple des... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6678375 | Efficient use of wire for data communication systems The present invention uses a wiring scheme for data transmission. The wiring scheme includes designating N-1 telecommunication wires and a common wire to each carry N-1 signals. The wiring scheme further includes designating one telecommunication wire, ot... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6546098 | System and method for distributing enhanced telephony service to customer premises equipment A telephony services distribution system includes a voice/data server that receives and transmits telephony data in accordance with a suitable digital communication protocol. The voice/data server is associated with a customer premise that supports a numb... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6535602 | Telecommunications wiring device The present invention relates to relates to electrical connectors, and in particular to a connector that replaces industry standard "punch down block" wiring devices to eliminate the need for rewiring when changing or re-routing multiple phone lines at a ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6449362 | Apparatus, systems and methods for isolating ADSL signals from POTS signals An apparatus for isolating ADSL signals from POTS signals includes a single low pass filter for filtering the POTS signals for all POTS terminal devices within a customer's premises. The low pass filter is mounted within a line isolation device (LID) conn... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6055299 | Connector block with built-in array test feature A connector block including a built in test device for testing a pair of wires connected to the block. The connection block includes a first terminal that is connected to a first one of the pair of wires and a second terminal that is connected to a second... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5974139 | Line isolation device for asymmetrical digital subscriber line A line isolation device (LID) for use in an ADSL system provides a single low pass filter that filters out the higher band ADSL signals for all of the Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS) terminal devices within a customer's premises. The LID may be easily... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5832078 | Multiple jack and enclosure apparatus combination Multiple jack and enclosure apparatus combination including a plurality of telephone jacks, each jack connected to one of a plurality of incoming telephone company lines, a telephone plug and a flexible conductor for connecting the telephone plug to a tel... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5719933 | Wiring arrangement for a communication interconnection system A wiring arrangement for providing communications channels to a plurality workstations having at least one communications connector provided at each workstation is disclosed. The workstations are linked by a plurality of modular assemblies comprising a pa... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5692043 | Enclosure for remote terminal in a distributed digital loop system with trunk unit interface A digital loop system with a distributed architecture that provides telephone services with high reliability and quality and is cost-effective to install. The system is central office powered and uses a trunk unit interface to interface with a wide range ... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5662493 | Multiple contact pin holder for weak current installations The multiple contact pin holder of a modular connection device for telephone or weak current systems includes a device for solderless insulation displacement wiring which are provided with at least one pivoting cover which can be pressed down onto the bod... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5657385 | Connecting device for connecting sheathed lines for telephones and data communications The device for connecting sheathed lines for telephones and data communications is characterized by a metallic ground plate with supports on a printed circuit board, etc. with one bent-back tongue which forms a contact spike for lateral insertion of a she... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5625686 | Customer-accessible test port for network interface device A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5572397 | Combined overvoltage station protector apparatus having maintenance termination and half ringer circuitry A combined overvoltage station protector apparatus with a maintenance termination and a half ringer circuit arrangement combined with an overvoltage surge arrester mounted in a single housing includes a hollow housing divided into a first section and a se... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5521976 | Modular subscriber device The device is a subscriber apparatus with one or more modules interconnected by a bi-directional bus which communicates both digital and analog signals. The module perform different telecommunication functions, such as telephone, telefax, etc. Each module... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5497416 | Telephone interface security lock A network termination module for telephone network interface apparatus is provided with a selectively operable latching device for a lock securing the security cover over the subscriber terminals. With the latching device in a position to engage the secur... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5495524 | Telephone cross connect panel The invention provides a cross connect panel in which the cross connect field has mounted thereover a cover member which covers the field of cross connect pins and wires attached thereto, the cover member being pivotably mounted and movable to an open pos... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5459644 | Wiring distribution frame A self-closing main distributing frame of any shape, (e.g. rectangular) which increases its capacity by growth in the vertical direction. The frame includes a stack of self-closing horizontal planes, or shelves, open to the outer face, and supported by br... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5363442 | Retrofit interface apparatus and method for remote isolation devices An apparatus and a method for retrofitting RIDs onto conventional surge protectors at the boundary between a subscriber's telephone lines and the telephone company's wiring comprises a mounting unit which serves as an interface between the surge protector... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5359654 | Telecommunications network interface assembly Modules integral with the body of the assembly include one for drop wire connections, one for subscriber wire connections, one for an electronics interface, and one for a network interface device. Protective sealant material within the assembly protects c... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5355408 | Network interface device with environmentally protected compartment Disclosed is a network interface device having wire connections encased in a potting compound.... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5272277 | Telecommunications wiring system A telecommunications wiring system reliably provides fast configuration and reconfiguration of user telecommunications devices within a localized telecommunications network. A series of piping assemblies creates a network of pair appearances in multiple. ... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5070522 | Combined signal and power distribution system From a central point, both telephone signals and Class-2 high frequency electric power are transmitted by way of a common transmission cable to the location of a telephone apparatus; thereby to provide at that location, not only telephone signals, but als... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5068890 | Combined signal and electrical power distribution system In a combined telephone and electric power distribution system, both telephone signals and electric power are distributed by way of a common distribution system wherein signal conducting means (such as optical fibers) and electric power conducting means a... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5050209 | Telephone set A telephone set having a telephone set body and a handset unit which incorporate therein a speaker amplifier and a speaker, respectively, and a coil cord interconnecting the speaker amplifier and speaker, the telephone set being selectively usable in an o... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5037167 | Electrical and fiber optic cable control and management In order to protect electrical and fiber optic cables in a central telephone office terminal equipment frame, the cables are controlled and managed so as to be releasably retained in a service loop within a fiber management panel. The releasable retention... | 08/06/1991 |
| 4975949 | Electronic headset telephone An electronic telephone set for use with a telephone headset receiver/transmitter apparatus is disclosed. The telephone set is line-powered, and is capable of transmit muting, last number re-dial, and memory dialing. The volume of the received voice signa... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4928303 | Cabling system for low voltage and very low voltage networks in a building In a building subdivided into work stations (A1, A2) each work station is provided with at least one low voltage power supply outlet (12), at least one telephone socket (11), and at least one computer socket (10). The low voltage power supply outlet (12) ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4888797 | Circuit protection device A detachably attachable protection device for use with a circuit routed to a DSX panel or the like in a telephone switching station includes a fixed plate having apertures for visual access to a light associated with the circuit, an aperture for access to... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4866757 | Combined telephone and power distribution system From a central point, both telephone signals and Class-2 high frequency electric power are transmitted by way of a common transmission cable to the location of a telephone apparatus; thereby to provide at that location, not only telephone signals, but als... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4860343 | Composite cable for use in high frequency data and voice transmission A networking system to interconnect computer terminals with a host computer, the system being capable of carrying data bits at high frequencies and being capable of readily having its interconnection pattern changed. The system includes a plurality of com... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4852153 | Single line master telephone with FAX connection A telephone/facsimile system including a plurality of telephones and a facsimile device connected to a common telephone line wherein incoming calls are automatically switched from the telephone to the facsimile device as appropriate and the use of a commo... | 07/25/1989 |
