Appeal 2007-1252
Application 10/915,714
INVENTION
The invention is directed to a coupler housing that protects
telecommunications connectors from harsh environmental conditions. See
paragraph 0001 of Appellant’s Specification. Claim 1 is representative of the
invention and reproduced below:
1. An electrical connector assembly, comprising:
a connector;
a coupler housing having a first end and a second end;
a coupler member receiving said connector and secured to said first
end of said coupler housing;
a sealing member disposed on said coupler member and abutting said
first end of said coupler housing;
a cord connector secured to said second end of said coupler housing;
and
an electrical cord coupled to said connector through said second end
of said coupler housing.
REFERENCES
The references relied upon by the Examiner are:
Katwala US 6,390,847 B2 May 21, 2002
Below US 6,595,791 B2 Jul. 22, 2003
Bernardi US 6,817,902 B2 Nov. 16, 2004
(filed Aug. 27, 2003)
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