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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 05, 1999
David Stevens Kerr, Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Jason A. Kay, Morristown, NJ (US);
Douglas Lewis Cowan, Snellville, GA (US);
Anthony Joseph David, Omaha, NE (US);
Ivan Pawlenko, Holland, PA (US);
Avaya Technology Corp., Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Abstract
A network interface system or device is disclosed that represents an optimal balance in the cost of the materials for the components and the cost of the assembly time required of a field technician. One or more lines from the network provider, e.g., a telephone company, are provided as well as one or more corresponding lines from a customer. For a given network line and corresponding customer line, each line is preferably terminated with a female spade connector. A small printed circuit board (PCB) is provided that has ends shaped to act as male spade connectors. An electrical connection is provided between the ends of the PCB. Optionally, but preferably, a gas tube is provided to suppress surges on the network line before they damage equipment connected to the customer line. A PCB configured in this manner can connect one set or multiple sets of lines.