US3115379A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: United Carr Fastener Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-29
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Granted: 1963-12-24
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Expires: 1981-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Mckee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/728; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONTACT MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A BODY PORTION LYING IN A PREDETERMINED PLANE AND HAVING A BIFURCATION TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF SPRING CONTACT ELEMENTS EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY PORTION, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS HAVING INNER AND OUTER PARALLEL PLANAR BROAD SURFACES AND TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE SURFACES BETWEEN SAID BROAD SURFACES, SAID ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR BEING OFFSET LATERALLY OF EACH OTHER TO DISPOSE THE INNER BROAD SURFACE OF EACH ELEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE, SAID ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR BEING POSITIONED WITH PORTIONS OF SAID INNER BROAD SURFACES IN OVERLAPPING RELATION, LEAD MEANS AT THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID ELEMENTS FOR EFFECTING ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONTACT ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR IN AN END TO END DIRECTION, SAID ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR EXPANDING DURING SAID INTERENGAGEMENT TO CONTACT SAID OTHER PAIR OF ELEMENTS UNDER SPRING TENSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONTACT MEMBERS, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A BODY PORTION LYING IN A PREDETERMINED PLANE AND HAVING A BIFURCATION TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF SPRING CONTACT ELEMENTS EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY PORTION, EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS HAVING INNER AND OUTER PARALLEL PLANAR BROAD SURFACES AND TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE SURFACES BETWEEN SAID BROAD SURFACES, SAID ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR BEING OFFSET LATERALLY OF EACH OTHER TO DISPOSE THE INNER BROAD SURFACE OF EACH ELEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE, SAID ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR BEING POSITIONED WITH PORTIONS OF SAID INNER BROAD SURFACES IN OVERLAPPING RELATION, LEAD MEANS AT THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID ELEMENTS FOR EFFECTING ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONTACT ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR IN AN END TO END DIRECTION, SAID ELEMENTS OF EACH PAIR EXPANDING DURING SAID INTERENGAGEMENT TO CONTACT SAID OTHER PAIR OF ELEMENTS UNDER SPRING TENSION.
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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) | 1966-12-23 | 1967-06-24 | 1967-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-23 | 1971-06-24 | 1971-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-23 | 1975-06-24 | 1975-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |