US3118715A
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Connector for bridging insulated wires
Assignee: LUMIDOR PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1962-06-19
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1982-06-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Potruch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445; H01R4/245; H01R4/2454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A CONNECTOR FOR BRIDGING INSULATED WIRES COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER HAVING AN OPEN TOP CHAMBER, A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED SLOT FOR RECEIVING AN INSULATED WIRE EXTENDING THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID BODY MEMBER COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHAMBER, A COVER MEMBER FITTED OVER SAID OPEN TOP CHAMBER, SAID COVER HAVING A DEPENDING WALL ADJACENT SAID SLOT, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS FOR INSERTING THE ENDS OF INSULATED WIRES INTO SAID CHAMBER, A CONNECTOR MEMBER SECURED TO SAID CAP MEMBER AND EXTENDING INTO SAID CHAMBER, SAID CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLOTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OPENINGS IN SAID BODY MEMBER, SAID SLOTS BEING SLIGHTLY LESS IN SIZE THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID INSULATED WIRES WHEREBY UPON THE FORCING OF SAID CAP MEMBER ON SAID BODY MEMBER SAID CONNECTOR WILL SIMULTANEOUSLY STRIP THE INSULATION FROM SAID WIRES, FORMING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIRES AND SEAL SAID CHAMBER IN SAID BODY MEMBER AND SAID DEPENDING WALL OF SAID CAP MEMBER SEALING OFF SAID SLOT IN SAID BODY 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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |