US3083274A
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Connector assembly
Assignee: COLE ELECTRIC CO
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Filing: 1959-10-13
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1979-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry P Sparkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A FIRST TERMINAL ASSEMBLY HAVING A CATCH MEANS THEREON; A COMPLEMENTARY SECOND TERMINAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CASING, A TERMINAL BODY ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A CABLE AND MOUNTED FOR LIMITED AXIAL MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID CASING BETWEEN ELECTRICAL CONNECTED AND DISCONNECTED POSITIONS, SAID TERMINAL BODY HAVING A LATCH LEVER CONTACTING SURFACE INCLUDING AN OBSTRUCTING SURFACE AND A RECESS THEREIN, A LATCH LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CASING BETWEEN CATCH-ENGAGING AND CATCH-RELEASING POSITIONS AND OPERATED BY MOVEMENT OF SAID TERMINAL BODY, SAID LEVER HAVING A PROJECTED END PORTION CONTACTING SAID SURFACE OF SAID BODY, MEANS BIASING SAID LEVER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE AND URGING SAID LEVER INTO A CATCH-RELEASING POSITION; WHEREBY SAID PROJECTED PORTION OF SAID LEVER OCCUPIES SAID RECESS UNTIL
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A FIRST TERMINAL ASSEMBLY HAVING A CATCH MEANS THEREON; A COMPLEMENTARY SECOND TERMINAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CASING, A TERMINAL BODY ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A CABLE AND MOUNTED FOR LIMITED AXIAL MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID CASING BETWEEN ELECTRICAL CONNECTED AND DISCONNECTED POSITIONS, SAID TERMINAL BODY HAVING A LATCH LEVER CONTACTING SURFACE INCLUDING AN OBSTRUCTING SURFACE AND A RECESS THEREIN, A LATCH LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CASING BETWEEN CATCH-ENGAGING AND CATCH-RELEASING POSITIONS AND OPERATED BY MOVEMENT OF SAID TERMINAL BODY, SAID LEVER HAVING A PROJECTED END PORTION CONTACTING SAID SURFACE OF SAID BODY, MEANS BIASING SAID LEVER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE AND URGING SAID LEVER INTO A CATCH-RELEASING POSITION; WHEREBY SAID PROJECTED PORTION OF SAID LEVER OCCUPIES SAID RECESS UNTIL
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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |