US3107961A
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Printed circuit edge connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-20
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1980-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul T Hahn
- 👤 Gilbert C Sitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE FOR MAKING DISENGAGEABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS ON A SURFACE OF A PANEL-LIKE MEMBER COMPRISING, AN INSULATING BLOCK, A PLURALITY OF CONTACT MEMBERS MOUNTED IN SAID BLOCK, SAID CONTACT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A CONTACT PORTION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ON SAID PANEL-LIKE MEMBER SAID CONTACT PORTIONS BEING DISPOSED OUTWARDLY FROM ONE SURFACE OF SAID BLOCK BUT BEEING RESILIENTLY MOVABLE TOWARDS SAID ONE SURFACE, SAID BLOCK HAVING A BEARING SURFACE DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ONE SURFACE AND SAID CONTACT PORTIONS, AND CLAMPING MEANS ON SAID BLOCK FOR CLAMPING SAID PANEL-LIKE MEMBER TO SAID BLOCK, SAID CLAMPING MEANS COMPRISING A CLAMPING SURFACE OPPOSED TO, AND RESILENTLY BIASED TOWARDS, SAID BEARING SURFACE WHEREBY, UPON INSERTION OF SAID PANEL-LIKE MEMBER BETWEEN SAID CLAMPING SURFACE AND SAID CONTACT PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, PANEL-LIKE MEMBER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE FOR MAKING DISENGAGEABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS ON A SURFACE OF A PANEL-LIKE MEMBER COMPRISING, AN INSULATING BLOCK, A PLURALITY OF CONTACT MEMBERS MOUNTED IN SAID BLOCK, SAID CONTACT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A CONTACT PORTION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ON SAID PANEL-LIKE MEMBER SAID CONTACT PORTIONS BEING DISPOSED OUTWARDLY FROM ONE SURFACE OF SAID BLOCK BUT BEEING RESILIENTLY MOVABLE TOWARDS SAID ONE SURFACE, SAID BLOCK HAVING A BEARING SURFACE DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID ONE SURFACE AND SAID CONTACT PORTIONS, AND CLAMPING MEANS ON SAID BLOCK FOR CLAMPING SAID PANEL-LIKE MEMBER TO SAID BLOCK, SAID CLAMPING MEANS COMPRISING A CLAMPING SURFACE OPPOSED TO, AND RESILENTLY BIASED TOWARDS, SAID BEARING SURFACE WHEREBY, UPON INSERTION OF SAID PANEL-LIKE MEMBER BETWEEN SAID CLAMPING SURFACE AND SAID CONTACT PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, PANEL-LIKE MEMBER
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |