Abstract: A tool for inserting a wire between resilient contact portions of a connector is presented. The tool has a handle portion and a reversible stem portion and the stem portion includes a body portion having a pair of blades extending from opposite sides thereof. The blades are generally in the form of I-beams and, in use, the channels at either side of the beam engage the connector contact portions while the web portion of the beam serves as anvil which supports the wire in the region between the contacts during insertion. The blades each comprise a pair of spatially displaced flanged members interconnected by a web member. Each flange member has width substantially equal to the width of the body portion.

Abstract: A system comprised of a plurality of interlocking snap-on parts which are adapted to form a plurality of configurations for accessing connectors on telephone and related terminal blocks for a multiplicity of applications is presented. The present invention is comprised of essentially six or seven molded parts including two and four position body portions; brackets for holding modular jacks, the brackets attaching to the body portions; interlocks or end stack grommets which interconnect pairs of body portions; and a two part strain and relief plug which receive and retain cables entering and exiting the body portions of the present invention.

Abstract: A "universal" eight wire modular plug capable of insertion into any 6 or 8 wire modular jack is presented. The modular plug comprises eight conductive contacts, each conductive contact respectively attached to a wire leading therefrom, all of which are encased in an insulating housing. The eight wire modular plug housing has a streamlined configuration which permits entry thereof into any 6 or 8 wire modular jack. A pair of ramps are also provided to the modular plug to insure snap-fitting into certain 6 wire jacks having interior obstructions.

Abstract: An 8 wire modular plug ended test adapter capable of insertion into any 6 or 8 wire modular jack is presented. The modular adapter comprises 8 conductive contacts encased in a plastic housing, and respectively attached to 8 wires preferably leading from a modular plug, the contacts being sufficiently wide to accommodate alligator chips or the like. Pair number of contacts are clearly molded onto the housing to facilitate use. The modular adapter provides access to a 6 or 8 wire jack for telephone butt sets, test equipment, etc.

Abstract: A mounting block for solderless connectors comprises plural terminal defining conductive elements in the form of individual wire clips received by a housing and arranged in a staggered, overlapping fashion, thus conserving space. The individual terminal clips may be interconnected by means of bridge pins which are inserted into the mounting block and which thereby provide electrical contact between two wire clips.

Abstract: A connector block including wire-formed multiple solderless connectors having an improved wire wrap pin assembly is presented. The block has retainer and body sections with slots and bridge elements to house and define rows and columns of the connectors. The block is further provided with improved wire wrap pins which project from one side of the block and which are in mechanical and electrical contact with the wire-formed solderless connectors. In a preferred embodiment, the wire wrap pins have a two-pronged fork mounted on a rod-like base portion.

Abstract: A connector block including wire-formed multiple solderless connectors having an improved wire wrap pin assembly is presented. The block has retainer and body sections with slots and bridge elements to house and define rows and columns of the connectors. The block is further provided with improved wire wrap pins which project from one side of the block and which are in mechanical and electrical contact with the wire-formed solderless connectors. In a preferred embodiment, the wire wrap pins have a rod-like base with an arcuate blade-shaped head portion.

Abstract: A modular test plug adapter for insertion directly on a telephone terminal block of the type having a plurality of connectors extending therefrom (i.e., 66 type terminals) is presented. The test plug adapter is comprised of a compact insulative housing having a plurality of apertures therethrough, each aperture leading to a cavity having a bridge clip therein. The bridge clips are preferably quick connect type bridge clips and are connected via wire conductors to a standard modular jack for accessing test phones or other test equipment. The present invention may be configured for any size modular jack including 2, 4, 6 or 8 wire jacks.

Abstract: A modular connecting block comprising a block of insulating material having a plurality of apertures therein, each aperture having inserted therein a plurality of flat elongated conductive elements, the elements including at least one pair of opposing contact fingers which protrude upwardly from and are integral with a base portion of the elements, the contact fingers extending through said apertures to allow for connection of wires to the elements, the elements including a tang which is integral with and extends from the base of the element. The modular connecting block may be prewired and includes a plurality of conductive circuits which connect the tangs to various contact points which are positioned external to the block. In another embodiment of the invention the block comprises a parallelepiped having a projecting edge along the bottom of one longitudinal side thereof.

Abstract: A bridging clip used to interconnect a plurality of electrical terminals which are spaced apart in horizontal rows and vertical columns has incorporated therein a novel positioning means or centering tab. The centering tab provides accurate placement and alignment to avoid problems associated with short circuiting or commoning.

Abstract: A mounting block for solderless connectors has a retainer and a body section which defines slots for housing terminal defining conductive elements. Incorporated on the body section is a novel wire retaining mechanism comprising a plurality of boots or hoods. Each boot or hood has a hook shape, the end of which preferably faces inwardly towards the middle of the terminal block.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool for the installation of telephone terminal equipment is presented. Multiple functions and devices are incorporated into the tool specifically to meet the needs of such equipment in Great Britain, including a staple holder device whereby telephone cable is positioned and stapled to a surface, a breakout tab removal device and a wire installation device for installing wire in electrical connectors of the type used in Great Britain.

Abstract: Multiple electrical solderless connectors inserted into suitable mounting blocks are arranged in a back to back configuration wherein two blocks are mechanically attached to opposite sides of a retainer. The solderless connectors are electrically interconnected via conductive connecting pins which frictionally engage the retainer and are held tightly by a recess in one of the mounting blocks.

Abstract: A wire-formed multiple terminal solderless connector element is presented. The connector element is comprised of plural loops which are in part defined by straight parallel side sections. The straight side sections of adjacent loops are in abutting contact and adjacent loops are interconnected by base portions which include nonparallel extensions of the straight side sections. The wire conductor receiving portions of the straight side sections have incorporated therein novel installation cutting edges to facilitate insulation removal and insure electrical contact.

Abstract: A hinged cover assembly for a connector block comprising an insulating lid portion having a pair of flexibly attached pin hinges at one end thereof is presented. The pin hinges are insertable in and form a friction fit with oppositely disposed spaces on each fanning strip of the connecting block. Preferably, the pin hinges consist of a pair of labels interconnected by straps which double back over themselves and a pair of pins to form a strong, flexible strapped pin hinge. The straps and labels may be separate pieces or formed as a one-piece construction.

Abstract: A mounting block is presented for interconnecting solderless connectors to a printed circuit board. The mounting block for solderless connectors has a retainer and a body section which defines slots for housing terminal defining conductive elements. Incorporated on the retainer section is a connector clip which provides mechanical and electrical connection between the solderless connector loops and a conventional printed circuit board.

Abstract: A modular connecting block comprising a block of insulating material having a plurality of apertures therein, each aperture having inserted therein a plurality of flat elongated conductive elements, the elements including at least one pair of opposing contact fingers which protrude upwardly from and are integral with a base portion of the elements, the contact fingers extending through said apertures to allow for connection of wires to the elements, the elements including a tang which is integral with and extends from the base of the element. The modular connecting block may be prewired and includes a plurality of conductive circuits which connect the tangs to various contact points which are positioned external to the block. In another embodiment of the invention the block comprises a parallelepiped having a projecting edge along the bottom of one longitudinal side thereof.

Abstract: There is disclosed a terminal connecting block and bracket assembly. The terminal connecting block contains a plurality of flat elongate electrically conductive elements. Each element in the block comprises a flat base portion and at least one pair of opposing insulating shearing contact fingers projecting from the base portion and integral therewith. The opposing contact fingers project upwardly from the terminal block. Each electrically conductive element also contains a tang projecting from the opposite end of the base portion. A plurality of the electrically conductive elements are in electrical contact with a unitary electrical connector, e.g., a male or female connector, by means of electrically conductive wires. One end of each wire is attached to one of said tangs and the other end of each wire is attached to the unitary electrical connector. The terminal connecting block is used in combination with a bracket for mounting the block on a surface.