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US3097031A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-05
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Cooley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R3/00; H01R3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A HOLLOW SPHERE, SAID SPHERE BEING MADE OF A NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND HAVING AT LEAST A FIRST AND SECOND OPENING THEREIN, SAID FIRST OPENING BEING CLOSED BY A ROTATABLE, NON-CONDUCTIVE SOLID SPHERE HAVING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR EMBEDDED THEREIN, ONE END OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR DISPOSED IN A FLUSH RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF SAID SOLID SPHERE AND THE OTHER END OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SOLID SPHERE AND EXTERNALLY OF SAID HOLLOW SPHERE, A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR DISPOSED IN AND CLOSING SAID SECOND OPENING AND EXTENDING EXTERNALLY OF SAID HOLLOW SPHERE, A LIQUID METAL ENCLOSED BY SAID HOLLOW SPHERE AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID SOLID SPHERE AND EACH OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS SO AS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS PATH FOR CURRENT FLOW, ONE PORTION OF SAID SOLID SPHERE DISPOSED OUTSIDE THE HOLLOW SPHERE AND ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID SOLID SPHERE DISPOSED INSIDE THE HOLLOW SPHERE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A HOLLOW SPHERE, SAID SPHERE BEING MADE OF A NON-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND HAVING AT LEAST A FIRST AND SECOND OPENING THEREIN, SAID FIRST OPENING BEING CLOSED BY A ROTATABLE, NON-CONDUCTIVE SOLID SPHERE HAVING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR EMBEDDED THEREIN, ONE END OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR DISPOSED IN A FLUSH RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF SAID SOLID SPHERE AND THE OTHER END OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SOLID SPHERE AND EXTERNALLY OF SAID HOLLOW SPHERE, A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR DISPOSED IN AND CLOSING SAID SECOND OPENING AND EXTENDING EXTERNALLY OF SAID HOLLOW SPHERE, A LIQUID METAL ENCLOSED BY SAID HOLLOW SPHERE AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID SOLID SPHERE AND EACH OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS SO AS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS PATH FOR CURRENT FLOW, ONE PORTION OF SAID SOLID SPHERE DISPOSED OUTSIDE THE HOLLOW SPHERE AND ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID SOLID SPHERE DISPOSED INSIDE THE HOLLOW SPHERE.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |