US3116940A
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Electrical connectors for trailer hitches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-21
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1982-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Jinesa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60D; B60D1/00; B60D1/58; B60D1/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A TRAILER HITCH INCLUDING, A BALL MEMBER FOR ATTACHMENT TO ONE VEHICLE, A BALL SOCKET MEMBER FOR ATTACHMENT TO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ENGAGEMENT IN SURROUNDING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BALL MEMBER, A PAIR OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED RECESSES IN THE SURFACE OF THE BALL MEMBER HAVING UNDERCUT LATERAL AND LOWER MARGINS TO FORM A PERIPHERAL GROOVE ON THE SIDE AND LOWER EDGES OF THE RECESSES, ELECTRICAL CONTACT PLATES RECEIVED IN THE RECESSES AND HAVING THEIR MARGINS RECEIVED IN THE GROOVES, MEANS INSULATING THE PLATES ELECTRICALLY FROM THE BALL MEMBER, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR MEANS LEADING TO THE CONTACT PLATES, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE BALL SOCKET MEMBER FOR CONTACTING THE CONTACT PLATES IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT, AND ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE BALL SOCKET MEMBER FOR RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE BALL MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A TRAILER HITCH INCLUDING, A BALL MEMBER FOR ATTACHMENT TO ONE VEHICLE, A BALL SOCKET MEMBER FOR ATTACHMENT TO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ENGAGEMENT IN SURROUNDING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BALL MEMBER, A PAIR OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED RECESSES IN THE SURFACE OF THE BALL MEMBER HAVING UNDERCUT LATERAL AND LOWER MARGINS TO FORM A PERIPHERAL GROOVE ON THE SIDE AND LOWER EDGES OF THE RECESSES, ELECTRICAL CONTACT PLATES RECEIVED IN THE RECESSES AND HAVING THEIR MARGINS RECEIVED IN THE GROOVES, MEANS INSULATING THE PLATES ELECTRICALLY FROM THE BALL MEMBER, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR MEANS LEADING TO THE CONTACT PLATES, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE BALL SOCKET MEMBER FOR CONTACTING THE CONTACT PLATES IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT, AND ELECTRICAL GROUND CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE BALL SOCKET MEMBER FOR RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE BALL MEMBER.
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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |