Communications Systems, Inc.

Michael D Field

Paul C Hunt

Michael H Gillis

The present invention relates to spring conductors used within modular jack assemblies. The spring conductors electrically connect with conductors residing on a multi-connector plug to connect communication equipment, digital or audio, to a transmission line. The spring conductors maintain connection with the conductors on the plug by a spring force inherent in the spring conductor. The present invention measures this spring force with a probe inserted into the modular jack assembly. The output of the probe being proportional to the spring force.

Modular jack spring conductor force measuring probe

A modular patch or wiring administration panel comprises an elongated support that fits into a standard rack used for telecommunications. The panel has a plurality of openings on the front side thereof, each of which is of size to receive a standard communications socket. The openings are divided into pairs by anchoring lugs positioned between the openings which are accessible from the rear side of the panel. A two port or opening module is provided and held in each of the supports, and each of the two port modules is made to accept a wide variety of line connection devices, either male or female, so that the same panel can have many variations of connections. The two port module permits movement of the module within the panel, for better space utilization. For example, an input jack and an output jack on the same module and on the same panel, and termination units are easily connected at the rear of each of the modules.

Modular patch panel for telecommunication system

A multiple dwelling interface box has a plurality of individual customer compartments to provide distribution to individual customers from one secure compartment housing communication company equipment. The box will contain up to six single or six two line modular customer interfaces. The invididual securable compartments are provided for easy invididual subscriber access on a panel or partition that hinges to provide access to the telephone company equipment, but which panel can be locked to prevent customer access to the communication company equipment.

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Hutchinson, MN, United States of America

Michael D Field