US3087137A
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Conductor tab interconnecting arrangement for terminal blocks
Assignee: UNDERWRITERS SAFETY DEVICE Co
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Filing: 1961-07-10
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Linn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/2491; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A TERMINAL CONNECTOR BLOCK COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER FORMED WITH A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SLOT IN COMMUNICATION WITH A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY DIRECTED ELECTRICAL SERVICE LEAD RECEIVING RECESSES EXTENDING TO A SIDE MARGIN OF SAID BLOCK, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY FLAT CONDUCTOR TABS FORMED WITH ENDMOST LEAD ATTACHMENT TONGUES EXTENDING IN UPRIGHT SIDE SUPPORTED RELATION TRANSVERSELY OF SAID SLOT WITH SAID TONGUES IN SAID RECESSES, AT LEAST THE TOP SIDE PORTION OF EACH OF SAID TABS WHICH IS IN SAID SLOT BEING FORMED WITH A MARGINAL GROOVE, A WIRE SEGMENT EXTENDING ALONG SAID SLOT ADJACENT THE TOP THEREOF INTERCONNECTING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID TABS WITH PORTIONS THEREOF SNUGLY RECEIVED IN SAID GROOVES, AND TOP COVER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID BASE MEMBER TO ENCLOSE SAID TABS AND WIRE SEGMENT THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A TERMINAL CONNECTOR BLOCK COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER FORMED WITH A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SLOT IN COMMUNICATION WITH A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY DIRECTED ELECTRICAL SERVICE LEAD RECEIVING RECESSES EXTENDING TO A SIDE MARGIN OF SAID BLOCK, A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY FLAT CONDUCTOR TABS FORMED WITH ENDMOST LEAD ATTACHMENT TONGUES EXTENDING IN UPRIGHT SIDE SUPPORTED RELATION TRANSVERSELY OF SAID SLOT WITH SAID TONGUES IN SAID RECESSES, AT LEAST THE TOP SIDE PORTION OF EACH OF SAID TABS WHICH IS IN SAID SLOT BEING FORMED WITH A MARGINAL GROOVE, A WIRE SEGMENT EXTENDING ALONG SAID SLOT ADJACENT THE TOP THEREOF INTERCONNECTING AT LEAST SOME OF SAID TABS WITH PORTIONS THEREOF SNUGLY RECEIVED IN SAID GROOVES, AND TOP COVER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID BASE MEMBER TO ENCLOSE SAID TABS AND WIRE SEGMENT THEREIN.
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) | 1966-04-22 | 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 |