US2753535A
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Seismic cable connector
Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil Corp
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Filing: 1952-11-07
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Granted: 1956-07-03
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Expires: 1972-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Miller
- 👤 George B Loper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/16; G01V1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A STRONG, RIGID CONTACT MEMBER OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH, A COMPRESSIBLE ELASTIC MEMBER OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH AND THICKNESS AND OF ELECTRICAL INSULATING MATERIAL, CLAMPING MEANS RESPECTIVELY EXTENDING ACROSS END PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBER AND SAID ELASTIC MEMBER RIGIDLY TO HOLD THEM TOGETHER WITH THEIR EXTREMITIES FORMING CANTILEVES RELATIVE TO SAID CLAMPING MEANS, SAID CLAMPING MEANS INCLUDING A COMPRESSIBLE ELASTIC MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE SIDE OF SAID CONTACT MEMBER OPPOSITE SAID FIRST-NAMED ELASTIC MEMBER, SAID CANTILEVER EXTENSION OF SAID ELASTIC MEMBER BEING BODILY BENDABLE RELATIVE TO ITS CLAMPED END PORTION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH CONTACT PRESSURE BETWEEN IT AND THE ASSOCIATED CANTILEVER END OF SAID CONTACT MEMBER, AND SAID CANTILEVER EXTENSION OF SAID ELASTIC MEMBER BEING BODILY DEFORMABLE TO ACT AS A CUSHION FOR SAID RIGID MEMBER UPON APPLICATION OF HIGH PRESSURE TO MINIMIZE BENDING AND INJURY TO THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1959-07-03 | 1960-01-02 | 1960-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-07-03 | 1964-01-02 | 1964-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-07-03 | 1968-01-02 | 1968-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |