US3081443A
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Insulated electrical adapter
Assignee: Vaco Products Co
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Filing: 1960-01-26
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur H Trinen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE COMPRISING: A FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVE OPEN AT BOTH ENDS; AN ELONGATED RECTANGULAR CONDUCTING MEMBER ENCLOSED WITHIN THE SLEEVE AND HAVING ITS RESPECTIVE END PORTIONS TERMINATING WITHIN THE SLEEVE; MEANS ON EACH SAID END PORTION FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS INSERTED INTO THE RESPECTIVE OPEN ENDS OF THE SLEEVE, THE SAID CONDUCTING MEMBER BEING THE SOLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS; AND MEANS FIXEDLY POSITIONING THE SAID CONDUCTING MEMBER IN THE SAID SLEEVE AND HOLDING THE CONDUCTING MEMBER AGAINST SLIDING LONGITUDINALLY OUT OF POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE SLEEVE, COMPRISING MEANS FOR HOLDING OPPOSED SIDE WALLS OF AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE SLEEVE DEFORMED INWARDLY INTO FIRM
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE COMPRISING: A FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVE OPEN AT BOTH ENDS; AN ELONGATED RECTANGULAR CONDUCTING MEMBER ENCLOSED WITHIN THE SLEEVE AND HAVING ITS RESPECTIVE END PORTIONS TERMINATING WITHIN THE SLEEVE; MEANS ON EACH SAID END PORTION FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS INSERTED INTO THE RESPECTIVE OPEN ENDS OF THE SLEEVE, THE SAID CONDUCTING MEMBER BEING THE SOLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS; AND MEANS FIXEDLY POSITIONING THE SAID CONDUCTING MEMBER IN THE SAID SLEEVE AND HOLDING THE CONDUCTING MEMBER AGAINST SLIDING LONGITUDINALLY OUT OF POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE SLEEVE, COMPRISING MEANS FOR HOLDING OPPOSED SIDE WALLS OF AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF THE SLEEVE DEFORMED INWARDLY INTO FIRM
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |