US3085222A
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Plug contactor
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1960-05-13
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1980-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Watts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/15; H01R13/17; H01R2101/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45524; Y10T24/45592
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A PLUG CONTACTOR, A SLEEVE HAVING A ROUND FRONT PORTION WITH AN ELONGATED AXIALLY SYMMETRICAL RECTANGULAR SLOT IN THE END THEREOF, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED DETENT SPRING DISPOSED IN SAID SLEEVE, THE BIGHT OF THE U EXTENDING INTO SAID SLOT AND HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY MATCHING DIMENSIONS THEREWITH SO AS TO BE RESTRAINED FROM MOVEMENT LATERALLY OF THE PLUG AXIS, THE LEGS OF THE U HAVING ADJACENT THEIR ENDS DETENT PORTIONS BIASED TO PROTRUDE THROUGH OPPOSED SLOTS IN THE SIDEWALL OF SAID SLEEVE, THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF THE SYMMETRICAL SLOT AND THE OPPOSED SLOTS LYING IN THE SAME PLANE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A PLUG CONTACTOR, A SLEEVE HAVING A ROUND FRONT PORTION WITH AN ELONGATED AXIALLY SYMMETRICAL RECTANGULAR SLOT IN THE END THEREOF, A GENERALLY U-SHAPED DETENT SPRING DISPOSED IN SAID SLEEVE, THE BIGHT OF THE U EXTENDING INTO SAID SLOT AND HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY MATCHING DIMENSIONS THEREWITH SO AS TO BE RESTRAINED FROM MOVEMENT LATERALLY OF THE PLUG AXIS, THE LEGS OF THE U HAVING ADJACENT THEIR ENDS DETENT PORTIONS BIASED TO PROTRUDE THROUGH OPPOSED SLOTS IN THE SIDEWALL OF SAID SLEEVE, THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF THE SYMMETRICAL SLOT AND THE OPPOSED SLOTS LYING IN THE SAME PLANE.
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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |