US3135572A
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Electric terminal mounting
Assignee: CURTIS DEV AND Mfg CO
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Filing: 1961-08-24
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1981-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Curtis
- 👤 Sande Andrew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
IN A BUILT-UP ELECTRIC TERMINAL STRUCTURE, A BLOCK OF INSULATION HAVING A SLOT FOR RECEIVING THE TERMINAL AND HAVING FEET AT THE BLOCK ENDS FOR DEFINING A SPACE WITHIN THE BLOCK, A SPRING HAVING RELATIVELY STIFF END PORTIONS EXTENDING ALONG THE BLOCK ENDS AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SURFACES THEREOF FOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE BLOCK, THE SPRING END PORTIONS SEVERALLY HAVING A PRONG STRUCK THEREFROM AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM THE BLOCK ENDS, THE SPRING HAVING A MID-PORTION OF RELATIVELY NARROW STRIPS FOR EASY FLEXING AND SHAPED FOR ARCHING INTO THE SPACE IN THE BLOCKS, AND A CHANNEL FOR MOUNTING ON A BASE AND FOR RECEIVING THE BLOCK-SPRING ASSEMBLY THEREIN, THE CHANNEL HAVING INWARDLY SLOPING SIDES EXTENDING ADJACENT THE BLOCK ENDS AND ENGAGEABLE BY THE ENDS OF THE SPRING PRONGS, THE SPRING END PORTIONS EXTENDING ABOVE THE CHANNEL SIDE EDGES FOR PRESSING THEREON TO RELEASE A PRONG FROM THE CHANNEL FOR WITHDRAWAL OF THE BLOCK SPRING FROM THE CHANNEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
IN A BUILT-UP ELECTRIC TERMINAL STRUCTURE, A BLOCK OF INSULATION HAVING A SLOT FOR RECEIVING THE TERMINAL AND HAVING FEET AT THE BLOCK ENDS FOR DEFINING A SPACE WITHIN THE BLOCK, A SPRING HAVING RELATIVELY STIFF END PORTIONS EXTENDING ALONG THE BLOCK ENDS AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SURFACES THEREOF FOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE BLOCK, THE SPRING END PORTIONS SEVERALLY HAVING A PRONG STRUCK THEREFROM AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM THE BLOCK ENDS, THE SPRING HAVING A MID-PORTION OF RELATIVELY NARROW STRIPS FOR EASY FLEXING AND SHAPED FOR ARCHING INTO THE SPACE IN THE BLOCKS, AND A CHANNEL FOR MOUNTING ON A BASE AND FOR RECEIVING THE BLOCK-SPRING ASSEMBLY THEREIN, THE CHANNEL HAVING INWARDLY SLOPING SIDES EXTENDING ADJACENT THE BLOCK ENDS AND ENGAGEABLE BY THE ENDS OF THE SPRING PRONGS, THE SPRING END PORTIONS EXTENDING ABOVE THE CHANNEL SIDE EDGES FOR PRESSING THEREON TO RELEASE A PRONG FROM THE CHANNEL FOR WITHDRAWAL OF THE BLOCK SPRING FROM THE CHANNEL.
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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) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |