William Troy Baggett

US Patent:

55494897, Aug 27, 1996

Filed:

May 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/442863

Inventors:

William C. Baggett - Duluth GA
Elliot A. Baines - Morris NJ
Wayne S. Filus - Lebanon NJ
Dianne W. Gilland - Lawrenceville GA
Theodore E. Kluska - Glen Rock NJ
Wayne D. Larsen - Indianapolis IN
Mark G. Spaulding - Florham Park NJ
Jeremia P. Starace - Nutley NJ

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01R 922

US Classification:

439709

Abstract:

Disclosed is a connector module which permits a make-before-break contact when inserting jumper or test access leads. The stem portions of the contacts make physical and electrical contact at two points which are aligned with slots in the module so that one point remains closed while one point opens due to lead insertion. Ribs may also be provided to guide the lead insertion and control deflection of the leads and stems.

US Patent:

58168540, Oct 6, 1998

Filed:

May 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/442901

Inventors:

William Calvin Baggett - Duluth GA
Mark George Spaulding - Florham Park NJ
Jeremia Patrick Starace - Nutley NJ

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01R 1360

US Classification:

4395401

Abstract:

A hinged mounting bracket used in conjunction with a telephone wire connecting block for termination of telephone circuit wires. The mounting bracket accepts modular connectors to form any size connecting block. The hinged bracket consists of two pieces, a bracket base and a front flap which receives the modular connectors. In one preferred embodiment, the front flap is coupled to the base by a hinge which enables the bracket to rotate open so that the rear of the modular connectors may be easily accessed. Access to the rear of the connectors at a time after the bracket has been mounted provides additional flexibility in all types of wiring schemes in that the front side of the connecting block may be kept from becoming overly congested. In a preferred application of the invention cable termination are made to the rear of connector modules and the cables enter the bracket through apertures in the base portion of the bracket. The wire access apertures are located at a position relative the termination locations for the cables on the connectors, such that a torsional or twisting force is subjected on cables entering the bracket, rather than a bending force.

US Patent:

56225164, Apr 22, 1997

Filed:

May 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/442903

Inventors:

William C. Baggett - Duluth GA
Golam M. Choudhury - Warren NJ
Michael G. German - Secaucus NJ
Dianne W. Gilland - Lawrenceville GA
Andrew Schwartz - Morris Township, Morris County NJ
Jeremia P. Starace - Nutley NJ
Wayne D. Larsen - Indianapolis IN

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01R 424

US Classification:

439408

Abstract:

An insulation displacement connecting (IDC) terminal that accepts two insulated wires in a single slot for the making of an electrical connection. The IDC portion of the terminal, which cuts into the insulation of the wire to establish contact, is designed with large flat spring contacts about a centrally located slot, wherein the contacts displace torsionally when normal forces placed on the terminals exceed a fixed load. The torsional displacement is enabled by the inclusion of a widened slot proximate a base portion of the terminal. The widened slot in combination with an angular orientation of the terminal contained within an insulated connector module housing enables the contacts to twist to away from one another. This displacement effect allows for larger gauge and more than one conductor to be inserted into the terminal without permanently yielding the beam contacts of the terminal. The widened slot included at the base of the terminal also allows for removal of a first wire without disturbing the connection of a second wire.

US Patent:

55756891, Nov 19, 1996

Filed:

May 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/442866

Inventors:

William C. Baggett - Duluth GA
Elliot A. Baines - Morris Township, Morris County NJ
Wayne S. Filus - Lebanon NJ
Dianne W. Gilland - Lawrenceville GA
Adam S. Kane - Morristown, Morris County NJ
Mark G. Spaulding - Florham Park NJ
Jeremia P. Starace - Nutley NJ

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01R 922

US Classification:

439709

Abstract:

Disclosed is a connector module which permits termination of cross-connect wires on one surface and cable wires on an opposite surface. The module exhibits a generally "Z" shaped configuration which permits test access, jumper insertion, and protector mounting on either surface.