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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2001
Chanh C. Vo, Arlington, TX (US);
Boyd G. Brower, Keller, TX (US);
John J. Napiorkowski, Irving, TX (US);
Kristen C. Stohr, Ft. Worth, TX (US);
Brad N. Grunwald, Euless, TX (US);
Corning Cable Systems LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
An interconnect apparatus for electrically connecting Telco wires to subscriber wires is arranged and configured to withstand overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. The interconnect apparatus includes a jack, a first set of contacts, and a first set of by-pass conductors. The first set of by-pass conductors is electrically connected to the first set of contacts and has a greater current carrying capacity than the first set of contacts. The interconnect apparatus further includes a second set of by-pass conductors and a plug. The second set of by-pass conductors is electrically connected to the first set of by-pass conductors when the plug and jack are engaged. The second set of by-pass conductors may also have a greater current carrying capacity than the first set of contacts. Preferably, the first set of by-pass conductors is spaced sufficiently apart and the second set of by-pass conductors is spaced sufficiently apart to substantially eliminate arcing.