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Reversible Faceplate Terminal Adapter Which Changes Signal Flow Direction

  • US 20090265745A1
  • Filed: 04/17/2008
  • Published: 10/22/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A directional terminal adapter for use in a cable network, the cable network having a plurality of distribution cables which carry both upstream and downstream signals, comprising:

  • a housing having a first receiver port and a second receiver port, each of which connects to one distribution cable;

    a detachable faceplate which attaches to the housing, the faceplate having an exterior side and an interior side;

    an upstream contact point on the interior side of the faceplate, the upstream contact point communicating upstream signals to one of the receiver ports when the faceplate is attached to the housing; and

    the faceplate attaching to the housing in one of two orientations, the receiver port in communication with the upstream contact point being different between the orientations.

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