US3086251A
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Method of molding electrical connector plugs
Assignee: Plastic Wire and Cable Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-30
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1980-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Bernat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:43
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/14; B29C45/14639; H; H01; H01R; H01R2107/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A MOLDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PLUG COMPRISING FORMING A BLOCK OF THERMOPLASTIC INSULATING MATERIAL WITH A PLURALITY OF CONTACT-RECEIVING RECESSES IN THE PERIPHERY THEREOF, CONNECTING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TO A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTORS, POSITIONING THE CONNECTED CONTACTS ON THE BLOCK WITH THE CONTACTS DISPOSED IN THE CONTACT-RECEIVING RECESSES, SECURING THE CONTACTS IN SAID RECESSES TO PROVIDE A READILY HANDLEABLE ASSEMBLY, INSERTING THE ASSEMBLY IN A MOLD CAVITY HAVING CONTACT POSITIONING MEANS WITH SAID CONTACTS ENGAGING SAID POSITIONING MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID CONTACTS AND CONNECTED BLOCK IN PREDETERMINED SPACED RELATION IN SAID MOLD CAVITY, AND INJECTING HOT THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL INTO SAID MOLD CAVITY UNDER PRESSURE TO SURROUND THE BLOCK AND COMPLETE THE PLUG WITH THE HOT THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL SOFTENING THE SURFACE OF THE BLOCK AND BECOMING INTEGRAL THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A MOLDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PLUG COMPRISING FORMING A BLOCK OF THERMOPLASTIC INSULATING MATERIAL WITH A PLURALITY OF CONTACT-RECEIVING RECESSES IN THE PERIPHERY THEREOF, CONNECTING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TO A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTORS, POSITIONING THE CONNECTED CONTACTS ON THE BLOCK WITH THE CONTACTS DISPOSED IN THE CONTACT-RECEIVING RECESSES, SECURING THE CONTACTS IN SAID RECESSES TO PROVIDE A READILY HANDLEABLE ASSEMBLY, INSERTING THE ASSEMBLY IN A MOLD CAVITY HAVING CONTACT POSITIONING MEANS WITH SAID CONTACTS ENGAGING SAID POSITIONING MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID CONTACTS AND CONNECTED BLOCK IN PREDETERMINED SPACED RELATION IN SAID MOLD CAVITY, AND INJECTING HOT THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL INTO SAID MOLD CAVITY UNDER PRESSURE TO SURROUND THE BLOCK AND COMPLETE THE PLUG WITH THE HOT THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL SOFTENING THE SURFACE OF THE BLOCK AND BECOMING INTEGRAL THEREWITH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2747230A
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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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |