3M and Broadband Products Settle Patent Lawsuit.ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. -- 3M and Broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). Products, Inc. have reached a settlement of a lawsuit lawsuit: see procedure; tort. brought by 3M in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas regarding a patent dispute involving butt-splice connector products. Trademarked by 3M as the "Scotchlok Connector," the insulation-displacement connector (IDC) or "U" connector was introduced by 3M for use by phone companies that needed an efficient splicing splicing /splic·ing/ (spli´sing) 1. the attachment of individual DNA molecules to each other, as in the production of chimeric genes. 2. RNA s. method for plastic-insulated copper wire. The IDC, developed by 3M inventors, reduced splicing to a single step. 3M Scotchlok connectors include butt BUTT. A measure of capacity, equal to one hundred and eight gallons. See Measure. , tap and inline connectors. As part of the settlement, Broadband Products has agreed to stop importing, making, using, offering for sale and selling UY2-type and UR2-type butt-splice connectors. The remaining details of the settlement are confidential. About 3M A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com. |
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