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Cord tamper method and apparatus

  • US 6,067,014 A
  • Filed: 08/09/1996
  • Issued: 05/23/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/09/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tamper proof apparatus for connecting a communication line to a wall jack comprising:

  • a modular adaptor having a plug for engaging in communication with a receptacle of the wall jack and a first receptacle jack for engaging in communication with the communication line, said modular adaptor having an internal wiring connecting wires of the plug to wires of the first receptacle jack and a magnetically activated switch connected across two wires of the first receptacle jack; and

    a magnet for attaching to the wall jack adjacent to the modular adaptor such that when the modular adaptor is engaged within the wall jack within influence of the magnet, the switch is closed and when the modular adaptor is removed from the phone jack, out of influence of the magnet, the switch opens.

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