Patent ID: 7131863
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use with a jumper block comprising a number of pin pairs, said apparatus comprising: a holding structure comprising one or more spaces, each space configured to hold a jumper corresponding to a pin pair of said jumper block, wherein said holding structure further comprises a housing configured to be selectively coupled to said jumper block, said housing having one or more jumpers disposed within said housing in said spaces of said holding structure wherein said spaces of said holding structure are configured so that each said jumper disposed in said spaces of said holding structure may assume one of two positions while said housing is coupled to said jumper block: a first non-engaging position wherein said jumper does not engage said corresponding pin pair; and a second engaging position wherein said jumper engages said corresponding pin pair; a first button corresponding to a permissible setting of said jumper block coupled to one jumper for selectively moving one jumper between the first non-engaging position and the second engaging position in relation to said corresponding pin pair while said housing is coupled to said jumper block; and a second button corresponding to a different permissible setting of said jumper block coupled to at least two jumpers to simultaneously engage said at least two jumpers with at least two corresponding pin pairs, wherein one of said at least two jumpers is said jumper coupled to said first button.