Patent ID: 6733341
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An interface adapter for inserting an external digital subscriber line filter into a telephone network, the interface adapter comprising:a housing that defines an interior region of the adaptor and an exterior region; a plurality of electrical conductors extending into the interior region of the adaptor, the electrical conductors capable of connection to the filter wherein the filter produces distinct electrical signals from a combined signal of the network and wherein the filter is external to the interface adapter; a plug connector coupled to a first subset of the electrical conductors, the first subset capable of connection to the network, the plug connector located in the exterior region; a receptacle connector coupled to a second subset of the electrical conductors, the second subset suitable for carrying a first distinct electrical signal, the receptacle connector being accessible from the exterior region to receive a compatible plug connector; an electrical port coupled to a third subset of electrical conductors, the third subset suitable for carrying a second distinct electrical signal; wherein the first, second and third subset of electrical conductors extend outside the housing to the filter and are without a direct connection to one other.