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(11) EP 1 709 786 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
11.10.2006 Bulletin 2006/41

(21) Application number: 05702013.3

(22) Date of filing: 25.01.2005
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
H04M 3/18(2006.01)
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB2005/000252
(87) International publication number:
WO 2005/074241 (11.08.2005 Gazette 2005/32)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

(30) Priority: 29.01.2004 AR 04100275

(71) Applicant: Tyco Electronics Argentina Sa
Provincia de Buenos Aires (AR)

(72) Inventor:
  • GUTNISKY, Walter, Gustavo
    Buenos Aires (AR)

(74) Representative: Jay, Anthony William et al
Tyco Electronics UK Limited European Patent Department Faraday Road Dorcan
Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HH
Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HH (GB)

   


(54) OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION IN TELEPHONE/DATA LINES, SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATIONS WITH LOW-QUALITY EARTH CONNECTIONS