US3098289A
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Connector assembling tool
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1960-07-20
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1980-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry W Demler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53222; Y10T29/53261; Y10T29/53909; Y10T29/53913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A TOOL FOR AXIALLY MOVING TWO MATING PARTS OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER COMPRISING, A TRACK PORTION AND NEST PORTION, SAID TRACK PORTION HAVING A TRACK THEREIN FOR GUIDING A FIRST PART OF SAID CONNECTOR TOWARDS SAID NEST PORTION, SAID NEST PORTION HAVING RECESS FOR HOLDING A SECOND PART OF SAID CONNECTOR, SAID RECESS AND SAID TRACK PORTION BEING IN SUBSTANTIAL ALIGNMENT WITH, BUT AXIALLY OFFSET FROM, EACH OTHER WHEREBY UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONNECTOR PART ALONG SAID TRACK PORTION, SAID FIRST PART IS MOVED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND PART, RESILIENT MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FIRST PART ALONG SAID TRACK, AND A STOP IN SAID TRACK PORTION FOR RETAINING SAID FIRST PART AGAINST MOVEMENT, SAID FIRST CONNECTOR PART BEING DISENGAGEABLE FROM SAID STOP TO PERMIT MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST PART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A TOOL FOR AXIALLY MOVING TWO MATING PARTS OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER COMPRISING, A TRACK PORTION AND NEST PORTION, SAID TRACK PORTION HAVING A TRACK THEREIN FOR GUIDING A FIRST PART OF SAID CONNECTOR TOWARDS SAID NEST PORTION, SAID NEST PORTION HAVING RECESS FOR HOLDING A SECOND PART OF SAID CONNECTOR, SAID RECESS AND SAID TRACK PORTION BEING IN SUBSTANTIAL ALIGNMENT WITH, BUT AXIALLY OFFSET FROM, EACH OTHER WHEREBY UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONNECTOR PART ALONG SAID TRACK PORTION, SAID FIRST PART IS MOVED INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND PART, RESILIENT MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FIRST PART ALONG SAID TRACK, AND A STOP IN SAID TRACK PORTION FOR RETAINING SAID FIRST PART AGAINST MOVEMENT, SAID FIRST CONNECTOR PART BEING DISENGAGEABLE FROM SAID STOP TO PERMIT MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST PART.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |