US3088993A
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Crimp connector
Assignee: FCI USA LLC
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Filing: 1959-08-26
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1979-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving F Matthysse
- 👤 William G Osborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/183; H01R4/186; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4983; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A RUN AND TAP CONNECTOR CONSISTING OF TWO CONNECTOR HALVES EACH OF UNIFORM CROSS SECTION THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH AND HAVING MUTUAL INTERLOCK MEANS TO JOIN SAID TWO HALVES INTO THE COMPLETE CONNECTOR; SAID COMPLETE CONNECTOR HAVING TWO SPACED APART CONDUCTOR RECEIVING PORTIONS FOR SUPPORTING IN SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP TWO CABLES; EACH CONNECTOR HALF COMPRISING A BODY PORTION AND A CONDUCTOR SEAT PORTION; SAID CONNECTOR HALVES BODY PORTION BEING IDENTICAL, A SECTION OF EACH OF THE BODY PORTIONS BETWEEN SAID CONNECTOR SEATS INCLUDING A PORTION EXTENDING ON EACH SIDE OF THE PLANE PASSING THROUGH EACH OF THE CONDUCTORS AND MADE OF MALLEABLE METAL SUITABLE FOR CRIMPING SAID CONNECTOR HALVES INTO A UNITARY ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE TWO CABLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A RUN AND TAP CONNECTOR CONSISTING OF TWO CONNECTOR HALVES EACH OF UNIFORM CROSS SECTION THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH AND HAVING MUTUAL INTERLOCK MEANS TO JOIN SAID TWO HALVES INTO THE COMPLETE CONNECTOR; SAID COMPLETE CONNECTOR HAVING TWO SPACED APART CONDUCTOR RECEIVING PORTIONS FOR SUPPORTING IN SPACED APART RELATIONSHIP TWO CABLES; EACH CONNECTOR HALF COMPRISING A BODY PORTION AND A CONDUCTOR SEAT PORTION; SAID CONNECTOR HALVES BODY PORTION BEING IDENTICAL, A SECTION OF EACH OF THE BODY PORTIONS BETWEEN SAID CONNECTOR SEATS INCLUDING A PORTION EXTENDING ON EACH SIDE OF THE PLANE PASSING THROUGH EACH OF THE CONDUCTORS AND MADE OF MALLEABLE METAL SUITABLE FOR CRIMPING SAID CONNECTOR HALVES INTO A UNITARY ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE TWO CABLES.
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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) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |