US3077523A
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Electrical sockets
Assignee: United Carr Fastener Corp
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Filing: 1960-07-11
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1980-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clewes Antony Brasher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET COMPRISING A BODY OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING A PLUG RECEIVING BORE AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT FORMED FROM A SINGLE LENGTH OF RESILIENT WIRE BENT TO PROVIDE OPPOSED ARMS EXTENDING OVER OPPOSITELY DISPOSED SIDES OF THE BODY, EACH ARM BEING LOCATED IN A GROOVE IN OPPOSED OUTER SIDES OF SAID BODY, ONE OF THE GROOVES COMMUNICATING WITH THE PLUG RECEIVING BORE AND ONE ARM OF THE CONTACT IN SAID ONE GROOVE INTERSECTING THE BORE TO ENABLE THE SAID ONE ARM TO BE ENGAGED BY AN INSERTED PLUG, A SECONDARY CONTACT SECURED TO THE BODY, SAID SECONDARY CONTACT NORMALLY ENGAGING THE SAID ONE ARM OF THE RESILIENT CONTACT, SAID SECONDARY CONTACT BEING IN THE FORM OF A ROD-LIKE MEMBER EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE PLUG RECEIVING BORE IN THE BODY AND EXTENDING ADJACENT TO AND ACROSS THE GROOVE WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH SAID BORE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ELECTRICAL SOCKET COMPRISING A BODY OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING A PLUG RECEIVING BORE AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT FORMED FROM A SINGLE LENGTH OF RESILIENT WIRE BENT TO PROVIDE OPPOSED ARMS EXTENDING OVER OPPOSITELY DISPOSED SIDES OF THE BODY, EACH ARM BEING LOCATED IN A GROOVE IN OPPOSED OUTER SIDES OF SAID BODY, ONE OF THE GROOVES COMMUNICATING WITH THE PLUG RECEIVING BORE AND ONE ARM OF THE CONTACT IN SAID ONE GROOVE INTERSECTING THE BORE TO ENABLE THE SAID ONE ARM TO BE ENGAGED BY AN INSERTED PLUG, A SECONDARY CONTACT SECURED TO THE BODY, SAID SECONDARY CONTACT NORMALLY ENGAGING THE SAID ONE ARM OF THE RESILIENT CONTACT, SAID SECONDARY CONTACT BEING IN THE FORM OF A ROD-LIKE MEMBER EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE PLUG RECEIVING BORE IN THE BODY AND EXTENDING ADJACENT TO AND ACROSS THE GROOVE WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH SAID BORE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |