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US3097257A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Ideal Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-02
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cheney North
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE, A CONNECTOR FOR JOINING THE STRIPPED ENDS OF TWO OR MORE ELECTRIC WIRES AND THE LIKE, INCLUDING A CAP OF A STIFFY FLEXIBLE INSULATING MATERIAL OTHERWISE CAPABLE OF BEING PENETRATED BY THE WIRE ENDS WITH A GENERALLY CENTRAL BORE OPEN AT ONE END AND CLOSED BY AN END WALL AT THE OTHER END, A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL WIRE COIL IN THE BORE, MEANS FOR HOLDING THE COIL IN THE BORE, AND A DEFLECTOR IN THE BORE AT THE END WALL FOR PREVENTING THE WIRE ENDS FROM PENETRATING THE END WALL IN THE FORM OF A SYMMETRICAL PROJECTION INTEGRALLY FORMED ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE END WALL AS AN INTEGRAL PART THEREOF AND PROJECTING INTO THE BORE OF THE CAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE, A CONNECTOR FOR JOINING THE STRIPPED ENDS OF TWO OR MORE ELECTRIC WIRES AND THE LIKE, INCLUDING A CAP OF A STIFFY FLEXIBLE INSULATING MATERIAL OTHERWISE CAPABLE OF BEING PENETRATED BY THE WIRE ENDS WITH A GENERALLY CENTRAL BORE OPEN AT ONE END AND CLOSED BY AN END WALL AT THE OTHER END, A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL WIRE COIL IN THE BORE, MEANS FOR HOLDING THE COIL IN THE BORE, AND A DEFLECTOR IN THE BORE AT THE END WALL FOR PREVENTING THE WIRE ENDS FROM PENETRATING THE END WALL IN THE FORM OF A SYMMETRICAL PROJECTION INTEGRALLY FORMED ON THE INNER SURFACE OF THE END WALL AS AN INTEGRAL PART THEREOF AND PROJECTING INTO THE BORE OF THE CAP.
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) | 1966-07-08 | 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 |