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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2007
David A. Maples, Manasses, VA (US);
David A. Maples, Manasses, VA (US);
Sprint Communications Company L.P., Overland Park, KS (US);
Abstract
A surge-protection system for vertically supporting a plurality of surge-arrestor modules is provided. Initially, the system includes the following elements: the plurality of surge-arrestor modules, which function to regulate surges between telecommunication devices; and a mounting-frame assembly inter-disposed between a wall and each of the plurality of surge-arrestor modules. The plurality of surge-arrestor modules includes a housing with sidewalls and in substantially parallel-spaced relation, and a front panel and a rear panel, wherein the panels span between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. Additionally, the surge-arrestor modules include signal port(s) integrated within the sidewalls, socket(s) integrated within the rear panel, and a circuit board internally disposed within the housing that creates a signal path between the signal port(s). The mounting-frame assembly includes grounding connector(s) that outwardly extend and are adapted to insert within the socket(s), respectively, of each surge-arrestor module thereby vertically supporting each module in frictional engagement.