Multi ended telecom test adapter
AssigneeWestek Electronics, Inc.
InventorKevin B. LARKIN
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Abstract
The use of a single entry multi-pair connector is described. The single entry multi-pair connector allows all the pairs of 2, 4, 6, or 8 to be individually connected to their own individual contact points.
Claims4
1) The use of a single entry multi-pair connector that allows all the pairs of 2, 4, 6, or 8 to be individually connected to their own individual contact points. Reference FIG. 1 and FIG. 5.
2) The opposite end of the individual contact pair points/pads would be completely isolated and insulated until it made contact with the specialized contact points in the specified plug-in.
3) The housing that connects to the test set end can be in the form of a modular jack. Today modular jacks are not functioned to facilitate test sets without means of a multi ended contact point because test sets are not designed to switch to access all four pairs independently;
- when that day arrives, this patent will still be valid because it is just transferring the size and mean of contact points to the individual isolated contact pair. Reference FIG. 2 and FIG. 4.
4) With the means of the contact to the four paired contact point housing through a modular connection;
- the contact pair housing can be turned into an additional tool that can test back into the network as is common today. Once the cable assembly is placed onto the modular connection, an exclusive means of identifying each specific pair/contact tab to test each Leg 1, Leg 2, Leg 3 Leg 4 so the technician will easily identify which Tab to connect to each Leg. Reference FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.