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Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-14
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1982-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Hatfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/02; H01R13/20; H01R13/62; H01R2101/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN A PLUG CONTACTOR, A SLEEVE HAVING A SUPPORT PORTION, A RECESS IN THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT PORTION, A U-SHAPED LATCH SPRING RETAINED IN SAID SLEEVE AGAINST AXIAL MOVEMENT BY AT LEAST ONE RADIALLY PROJECTING EAR CATCHING IN THE RECESS, SAID SPRING HAVING LATCHING MEANS BIASED TO PROTRUDE THROUGH A SLOT IN THE SIDEWALL OF SAID SLEEVE, A LOCKING ELEMENT DISPOSED FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT IN SAID SLEEVE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCHING MEANS TO LOCK THE LATCHING MEANS IN LATCHING POSITION, SAID ELEMENT INCLUDING MEANS DISPOSED TO RECEIVE FORCES APPLIED TO THE FORWARD END OF THE PLUG TO MOVE THE LOCKING ELEMENT INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCHING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN A PLUG CONTACTOR, A SLEEVE HAVING A SUPPORT PORTION, A RECESS IN THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT PORTION, A U-SHAPED LATCH SPRING RETAINED IN SAID SLEEVE AGAINST AXIAL MOVEMENT BY AT LEAST ONE RADIALLY PROJECTING EAR CATCHING IN THE RECESS, SAID SPRING HAVING LATCHING MEANS BIASED TO PROTRUDE THROUGH A SLOT IN THE SIDEWALL OF SAID SLEEVE, A LOCKING ELEMENT DISPOSED FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT IN SAID SLEEVE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LATCHING MEANS TO LOCK THE LATCHING MEANS IN LATCHING POSITION, SAID ELEMENT INCLUDING MEANS DISPOSED TO RECEIVE FORCES APPLIED TO THE FORWARD END OF THE PLUG TO MOVE THE LOCKING ELEMENT INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCHING MEANS.
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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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |