Patch panel

Description

FIG. 1 is a three dimensional perspective view generally of the rear side of a patch panel in accordance with a first embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the rear side of the patch panel in accordance with the first embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the front side of the patch panel in accordance with the first embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 4 is an a side elevational view of the patch panel in accordance with the first embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 5 is a three dimensional perspective view generally of the rear side of a patch panel in accordance with a second embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the rear side of the patch panel in accordance with the second embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the front side of the patch panel in accordance with the second embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the patch panel in accordance with the second embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 9 is a three dimensional perspective view generally of the rear side of a patch panel in accordance with a third embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 10 is a plan view of the rear side of the patch panel in accordance with the third embodiment of my invention;

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the front side of the patch panel in accordance with the third embodiment of my invention; and,

FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of the patch panel in accordance with the third embodiment of my invention.

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Other references
  • Junction patch panels on p. 63 of Control Cable, Inc. catalog. Patch panel on p. 122 of May 1991 Global Computer Supplies catalog. Patch panel blanks on pp. 3-9 of Switchcraft Catalog J90,.COPYRGT.1989. Patch panel on pp. 3-22 of Switchcraft Catalog J90, .COPYRGT.1989. Bulletin SSA-393 PEM.RTM. Brand SNAP-TOP.RTM. Standoffs, Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp., Danboro, Pa. .COPYRGT.1987 & 1993. Drawing No. 100521, Revision A, Sheet 3 of 5, May 27, 1993, Superior Modular Products Inc., Swannanoa, N.C.
Patent History
Patent number: D359475
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 23, 1994
Date of Patent: Jun 20, 1995
Assignee: Superior Modular Products Incorporated (Swannanoa, NC)
Inventor: Joseph C. Coffey (Old Fort, NC)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Law Firm: Carter & Schnedler
Application Number: 0/19,108
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D13/154)