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Overload protector for communication systems

CA 1232320 A · Owner: Nortel Networks Limited · Inventors: Scheithauer, Eric A.; Jaycox, Donald F.

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Abstract of the Disclosure, A protector module or assembly, for telephone lines and, similar systems has line terminals and a ground terminal in the base. The line circuit is between a related pair of line terminals. The line circuit includes part of a line bracket which extends up the side of the housing. The line bracket extends to the outer end of the housing and an aperture in the end of the housing permits access by a test probe to the line bracket. Normally two line brackets are, provided each associated with a pair of line terminals. A ground bracket also extends up the housing, being connected at one end to the ground terminal and having a flange at its other end. Between the outer …

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  • Granted February 2, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 2, 2005.
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FiledNovember 9, 1984
GrantedFebruary 2, 1988
Term endedFebruary 2, 2005
Patent numberCA 1232320 A
Classification (IPC)H02H9/06 +1 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedNov 9, 1984Patent grantedFeb 2, 1988Term endedFeb 2, 2005

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