Patents by Inventor Jerauld C. MacFarlane

Jerauld C. MacFarlane has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4866575
    Abstract: The present invention involves a one-sided modular distributing frame assembly for distributing telephone circuits and particularly adapted for wall mounting. It includes a terminal block bay member which is a generally vertical hollow member with forward and rear surfaces. The forward surface has a plurality of alternating terminal blocks and interstices. Each terminal block communicates with the rear surface and provides appearances for subscriber or office cables. The rear surface is adapted for mounting adjacent a supporting surface. The frame also includes an outside plant bay member which is a generally vertical hollow member with forward and rear surfaces. The forward surface mounts a plurality of connector blocks which provide termination for subscriber cables. The rear surface is adapted for mounting adjacent a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Nils P. Mickelson, Jerauld C. MacFarlane
  • Patent number: 4694488
    Abstract: The present invention involves a modular distributing frame assembly for distributing telephone circuits. It includes a central office bay member which has a generally vertical hollow member with forward and rear surfaces. The forward surface has a plurality of alternating terminal blocks and interstices. Each terminal block communicates with the rear surface and provides appearances for office cables. The rear surface defines a vertical opening adapted to receive the office cables. The frame also includes an outside plant bay member with a generally vertical hollow member with forward and rear surfaces. The forward surface has a plurality of alternate terminal blocks and interstices. Each of the terminal blocks provides appearances for subscriber cables. The rear surface defines a vertical opening with a plurality of connector blocks mounted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Nils P. Mickelson, Jerauld C. MacFarlane