Multi-outlet adaptor for plug-in telephones
AssigneeNorthern Telecom Limited
InventorsBeverley William Gumb, Gerd Kuhfus, Fredrick Thomas Cogan
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Abstract
A multi-outlet adaptor for plug-in telephones is in the form of a hollow box-like member in the front of which are at least two apertures with a jack aligned with and behind each aperture. A plug can be inserted through each aperture. On the rear of the box-like member is an integral plug for insertion in the normal telephone outlet or jack. The jacks in the adaptor are wired in parallel to the plug on the rear. A latch can be provided on the plug and the apertures can be profiled to provide latch engaging formations.
Claims4
A multi-outlet adaptor for plug-in telephones, comprising:
- a main part of hollow box-like form having a front, top and bottom, and ends;
- at least two apertures in said front, said apertures each having a predetermined profile for reception of a plug therein;
- a jack aligned with each aperture, said jacks on the inside of said front and each comprising a lower part integral with said front and an upper part positioned on said lower part, each lower part comprising two spaced apart side walls extending normal to said front and a bridge member at the rear of said side walls and extending between said side walls and integral therewith, and each upper part including two spaced apart parallel channels in an undersurface thereof, said channels slidable on said side walls of said lower part;
- a retaining member on each end of the inside thereof and two further retaining members extending from the inside of said front, said retaining members extending over said side walls of said lower parts to retain said top parts of said jacks on said lower parts;
- a back cover attached to said main part at the back thereof and a plug extending from said cover, in a direction away from said main part, said plug integral with said back cover;
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- conductors in said plug and said jacks, the conductors in said jacks connected in parallel to said conductors in said plug.
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