US3078433A
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Self-retaining electrical cable connector
Assignee: RES ENGINEERING CO
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Filing: 1959-05-07
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1979-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Sheesley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, A SUBSTANTIALLY 180* BEND PORTION ON ONE END OF EACH CONDUCTOR, A CONTACT ELEMENT ON THE END OF EACH CONDUCTOR FACING THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE CONDUCTOR EXTENDS, EACH ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OTHER CONTACT ELEMENT BY MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD WHICH SAID CONDUCTORS EXTEND, AN INSULATING BODY EMBEDDING EACH 180* BEND PORTION, AND A CAVITY IN ONE LATERAL FACE OF ONE OF SAID BODIES COMMUNICATING WITH THE CONTACT ELEMENT ATTACHED TO THE CONDUCTOR END EMBEDDED IN SAID ONE BODY, SAID CAVITY BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE OTHER INSULATING BODY WHEN THE CONTACT ELEMENTS ARE ENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, A SUBSTANTIALLY 180* BEND PORTION ON ONE END OF EACH CONDUCTOR, A CONTACT ELEMENT ON THE END OF EACH CONDUCTOR FACING THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE CONDUCTOR EXTENDS, EACH ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OTHER CONTACT ELEMENT BY MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION TOWARD WHICH SAID CONDUCTORS EXTEND, AN INSULATING BODY EMBEDDING EACH 180* BEND PORTION, AND A CAVITY IN ONE LATERAL FACE OF ONE OF SAID BODIES COMMUNICATING WITH THE CONTACT ELEMENT ATTACHED TO THE CONDUCTOR END EMBEDDED IN SAID ONE BODY, SAID CAVITY BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE OTHER INSULATING BODY WHEN THE CONTACT ELEMENTS ARE ENGAGED.
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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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |