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US3015683A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1960-01-21
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Granted: 1962-01-02
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Expires: 1980-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael F O'keefe
- 👤 Frederick W Wahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4983; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/551
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A CONNECTION BETWEEN A PAIR OF STEEL, COPPER-COATED WIRES INCLUDING: A PAIR OF METAL FERRULES CRIMPLED INTO SAID WIRES, A STRAP CONNECTING SAID D FERRULES, A STEEL INSERT LOCATED IN SAID FERRULES, SAID INSERT COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR METAL STRIP HAVING A SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE AND SERRATIONS ON ITS INNER SURFACE,SAID SERRATIONS IMPLANTED THROUGH THE COPPER COATING OF THE WIRES INTO THE STEEL, SAID INSERT BEING DEFORMED INTO AN ARCUATE, SHAPE TO PROVIDE RESIDUAL PRESSURE, THE EDGES OF SAID INSERT BITING INTO THE FERRULES, AN OUTER PLASTIC SLEEVE SURROUNDING THE FERRULES, AND A PAIR OF RING MEMBERS, ONE ON EACH END OF THE PLASTIC SLEEVE CONNECTING THE PLASTIC SLEEVE TO THE INSULTATION ON THE WIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A CONNECTION BETWEEN A PAIR OF STEEL, COPPER-COATED WIRES INCLUDING: A PAIR OF METAL FERRULES CRIMPLED INTO SAID WIRES, A STRAP CONNECTING SAID D FERRULES, A STEEL INSERT LOCATED IN SAID FERRULES, SAID INSERT COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR METAL STRIP HAVING A SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE AND SERRATIONS ON ITS INNER SURFACE,SAID SERRATIONS IMPLANTED THROUGH THE COPPER COATING OF THE WIRES INTO THE STEEL, SAID INSERT BEING DEFORMED INTO AN ARCUATE, SHAPE TO PROVIDE RESIDUAL PRESSURE, THE EDGES OF SAID INSERT BITING INTO THE FERRULES, AN OUTER PLASTIC SLEEVE SURROUNDING THE FERRULES, AND A PAIR OF RING MEMBERS, ONE ON EACH END OF THE PLASTIC SLEEVE CONNECTING THE PLASTIC SLEEVE TO THE INSULTATION ON THE WIRE.
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) | 1965-01-01 | 1965-07-03 | 1966-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-01 | 1969-07-03 | 1970-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-01 | 1973-07-03 | 1974-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |