US2953673A
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Method of joining wires
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1958-04-18
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Granted: 1960-09-20
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Expires: 1978-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George M Bouton
- 👤 Earl L Fisher
- 👤 Philip R White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/02; H01R4/026; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S228/00; Y10S228/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO COPPER WIRES INSULATED WITH POLYETHYLENE WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF CONTACTING ONE END OF EACH OF SAID WIRES TO THE CONCAVE FACE OF A STEEL DISK WHICH IS COATED WITH AN ALLOY CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN ALLOY OF 40 PERCENT LEAD AND 60 PERCENT IN CONTAINING .3 PERCENT PHOSPHORUS BY WEIGHT, HEATING SAID DISK TO A TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 850*F. BY PASSING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT THERETHROUGH THEREBY PRODUCING A PUDDLE OF MOLTEN METAL ON SAID DISK WHICH WETS SAID WIRES, AND COOLING THE ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO COPPER WIRES INSULATED WITH POLYETHYLENE WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF CONTACTING ONE END OF EACH OF SAID WIRES TO THE CONCAVE FACE OF A STEEL DISK WHICH IS COATED WITH AN ALLOY CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN ALLOY OF 40 PERCENT LEAD AND 60 PERCENT IN CONTAINING .3 PERCENT PHOSPHORUS BY WEIGHT, HEATING SAID DISK TO A TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 850*F. BY PASSING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT THERETHROUGH THEREBY PRODUCING A PUDDLE OF MOLTEN METAL ON SAID DISK WHICH WETS SAID WIRES, AND COOLING THE 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) | 1963-09-20 | 1964-03-21 | 1964-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-09-20 | 1968-03-21 | 1968-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-09-20 | 1972-03-21 | 1972-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |