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US3131988A
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Electron tube socket for printedcircuit panels
Assignee: Methode Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-02
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1980-05-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Jensen
- 👤 Edwin E Gehrt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/74; H01R33/76; H01R33/7607; H01R33/7614; H01R33/7628; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/415; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
AN ELECTRON TUBE SOCKET COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY ANNUALAR INSULATING BODY INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY ANNULAR FLANGE; A PLURALITY OF SLOTS FORMED TO A SUBSTANTIAL DEPTH IN THE RADIAL FACE OF SAID FLANGE, EACH OF SAID SLOTS LYING ON A RADIUS OF SAID FLANGE, A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING OPENINGS THROUGH SAID FLANGE, ONE COMMUNICATING WITH THE OUTER END OF EACH OF SAID SLOTS; A SECOND PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING OPENINGS THROUGH SAID BODY, PARALLEL TO AND SPACED RADIALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID FIRST PLURALITY AND ONE COMMUNICATING WITH BUT SPACED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF THE INNER END OF EACH OF SAID SLOTS TO DEFINE A SHOULDER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF OPENINGS AND SAID SLOTS; A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OF SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED OUTLINE, ONE POSITIONED IN EACH OF SAID SLOTS WITH THE SHORT LEG OF THE L OVERLYING THE BODY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
AN ELECTRON TUBE SOCKET COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY ANNUALAR INSULATING BODY INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY ANNULAR FLANGE; A PLURALITY OF SLOTS FORMED TO A SUBSTANTIAL DEPTH IN THE RADIAL FACE OF SAID FLANGE, EACH OF SAID SLOTS LYING ON A RADIUS OF SAID FLANGE, A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING OPENINGS THROUGH SAID FLANGE, ONE COMMUNICATING WITH THE OUTER END OF EACH OF SAID SLOTS; A SECOND PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING OPENINGS THROUGH SAID BODY, PARALLEL TO AND SPACED RADIALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID FIRST PLURALITY AND ONE COMMUNICATING WITH BUT SPACED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF THE INNER END OF EACH OF SAID SLOTS TO DEFINE A SHOULDER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SECOND PLURALITY OF OPENINGS AND SAID SLOTS; A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OF SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED OUTLINE, ONE POSITIONED IN EACH OF SAID SLOTS WITH THE SHORT LEG OF THE L OVERLYING THE BODY
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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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |