Modular connector

- Panduit Corp.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a modular connector showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of a modular connector showing our new design;

FIG. 3 is a bottom and front perspective view of a modular connector showing our new design;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is the opposite side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D425868
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 12, 1999
Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
Assignee: Panduit Corp. (Tinley Park, IL)
Inventors: Michael Doorhy (Tinley Park, IL), Andrew J. Stroede (Mokena, IL)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Attorney: Robert A. McCann
Application Number: 0/109,317
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Linear Array Of Identical Repeating Ports Or Contacts (i.e., In-line Array) (D13/147)
International Classification: 1303;