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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2003
Filed:
May. 22, 2001
Charles Michael White, Escondido, CA (US);
William L. Redman, San Diego, CA (US);
S. Stanley Mintz, Cardiff, CA (US);
Kwok Lo, San Diego, CA (US);
Jarek Kanikula, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Mark William Borneman, San Diego, CA (US);
IDEAL Industries, Inc., Sycamore, IL (US);
Abstract
A test apparatus for performing line testing of cable and networks. In one embodiment, the test apparatus includes a housing configured to electrically connect with an adapter module while minimizing bends in the electrical connection. The housing and adapter module include mating connectors configured to provide a direct connection between the adapter module and the housing. One embodiment includes a guide feature to ease the insertion of the adapter module into the housing. In another embodiment, the adapter module is configured to form a continuous surface with the housing upon its insertion.