Dennis L Pugh

US Patent:

56927398, Dec 2, 1997

Filed:

May 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/439483

Inventors:

Dennis M. Pugh - Royal Oak MI

International Classification:

B23Q 302

US Classification:

269 95

Abstract:

A jig for releasably holding a modular jack having a base and a modular jack holder connected thereto. The base is structured for being placed upon a rest surface, such as a table top or a floor, wherein it provides a stable platform. The modular jack holder has a work surface and is provided with an L-shaped slot having a perpendicular slot component and a parallel slot component (the L-shaped slot component orientations being with respect to the work surface). The perpendicular slot component of the L-shaped slot opens at the work surface and has a first predetermined depth with respect thereto. The parallel slot component of the L-shaped slot communicates with the perpendicular slot component and extends a second predetermined distance spaced from, and parallel with respect to, the work surface. A front face of the modular jack holder is provided which extends from the base to the work surface, wherein both the parallel and perpendicular slot components of the L-shaped slot are open thereat. In this regard, an overhang having a predetermined thickness is formed at the work surface by the parallel slot component, and runs parallel with the perpendicular slot component.