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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 1998
Filed:
Jul. 25, 1996
Ervin M Smith, Monroe, IN (US);
John A Todd, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Dennis K Troy, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Phillip L Brookshire, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
Automated attendant terminals and a mounting system for such terminals. Each attendant terminal is substantially L-shaped and comprises a housing formed by front, opposing side, rear, and first and second contact surfaces. The first and second contact surfaces form the recessed portion of the L-shape. When used in connection with the mounting system of the present invention, the first contact surfaces and/or the second contact surfaces of each terminal contacts the surfaces of the support mechanism (such as a pole) to result in a 'back-to-back' orientation of the terminals. The support mechanism includes opposing surfaces for such engagement with the contact surfaces of the terminals. The mounting system also includes an attachment mechanism which connects the terminals to the poles in this orientation. The attachment mechanism is only accessible through the interior of the housings of the terminals to thereby provide a secure island automated attendant terminal system.