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US3622945A
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Multipurpose rf wall tap
Assignee: Jerrold Electronics Corp
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Filing: 1970-05-11
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose wall tap for use with CATV and MATV installations or the like, having a mounting frame which fits into a standard electrical outlet box. Affixed to the frame is a primary television signal module, including the required circuitry to receive the television signal from the lead-in cable, and a coaxial jack for connection to a television set antenna lead. One or more of a plurality of different auxiliary modules may be selectively installed on the mounting frame and connected to the primary TV module. Circuitry within these auxiliary modules converts the cable signal for application to a variety of equipments and associated leads, such as a coaxial TV antenna lead, a twin wire TV antenna lead, or a single wire FM antenna lead. A cover plate protects the jacks and terminals extending from the modules, and provides the entire assembly with the appearance of a conventional electrical outlet.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Winston
- 👤 Donald H Rogers
- 👤 Joseph Oprysko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/52; H01R24/525; H01R2107/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A multipurpose modular wall tap to facilitate connection between a cable feeder line of a community antenna system or the like and receiver antenna leads, said wall tap comprising a mounting bracket shaped to fit within a common household electrical outlet box, terminal means attached to said bracket to receive the end of said feeder line, primary module means mounted upon said bracket including a housing, primary and auxiliary outlet connectors mounted on said housing, and first electrical circuit means within said housing for coupling said terminal means to said outlet connectors; and secondary module means mounted upon said bracket, said secondary module means including a frame, a secondary outlet connector and an auxiliary input connector mounted on said frame, said secondary module being connected to said primary module by a mating engagement of said auxiliary outlet and input connectors, and second electrical circuit means in said frame for coupling said secondary outlet connector to said input auxiliary connector, said primary and secondary outlet connectors being located within their respective modules so as to extend outwardly from the outlet box through the vertical plane of the wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A multipurpose modular wall tap to facilitate connection between a cable feeder line of a community antenna system or the like and receiver antenna leads, said wall tap comprising a mounting bracket shaped to fit within a common household electrical outlet box, terminal means attached to said bracket to receive the end of said feeder line, primary module means mounted upon said bracket including a housing, primary and auxiliary outlet connectors mounted on said housing, and first electrical circuit means within said housing for coupling said terminal means to said outlet connectors; and secondary module means mounted upon said bracket, said secondary module means including a frame, a secondary outlet connector and an auxiliary input connector mounted on said frame, said secondary module being connected to said primary module by a mating engagement of said auxiliary outlet and input connectors, and second electrical circuit means in said frame for coupling said secondary outlet connector to said input auxiliary connector, said primary and secondary outlet connectors being located within their respective modules so as to extend outwardly from the outlet box through the vertical plane of the wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The wall tap of claim 1, further comprising insulating means surrounding said primary and secondary outlet connectors mounted upon said bracket, and having a raised potion periphery shaped in the form of household electrical two-plug wall socket to provide a configuration simulating the socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The wall tap of claim 1, in which said secondary outlet connector is a coaxial connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The wall tap of claim 1, in which said secondary outlet connector comprises twin screw-type contacts for transmitting TV or FM signals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wall tap of claim 1, in which said secondary module outlet connector comprises a single screw-type contact for transmitting AM or FM radio signals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The wall tap of claim 1, in which said secondary outlet connector comprises a socket for supplying audio signals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The wall tap of claim 1, in which said primary and secondary auxiliary connectors are coaxial connectors, and said primary outlet connector is also a coaxial connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
The wall tap of claim 7, in which said mounting bracket comprises a first section carrying said primary module means, a second section displaced from and substantially parallel to said first section and carrying said secondary module means, means for coupling to the feeder line, and a third sloping section extending between said first and second sections and carrying said feeder line coupling means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |