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US3137764A
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Multiple cable connector
Assignee: DOSSERT Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1962-11-09
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1982-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Alfred B Gunthel
- 👤 Wheeler William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/30; H01R4/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
IN COMBINATION, AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND AT LEAST ONE INSULATED ELECTRICAL CABLE, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A MAIN CONDUCTIVE BODY, AT LEAST TWO BRANCH CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS JOINED TO SAID MAIN CONDUCTIVE BODY, EACH OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLLOW CABLE RECEIVING END, A SET SCREW THREADED INTO EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS AND EXTENDING INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOLLOWED INTERIOR OF SAID HOLLOWED END FOR CLAMPING A CABLE THEREIN, THE OUTER END OF SAID SET SCREW BEING WITHIN THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE ASSOCIATED BRANCH ELEMENT WHEN SAID SET SCREW IS IN A CLAMPING POSITION, AN INSULATING COVER COVERING SAID MAIN CONDUCTIVE BODY AND PORTIONS OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENT ADJACENT THERETO EXCLUDING SAID SET SCREW AND AN ADJACENT AREA OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS, SAID ADJACENT AREA OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS BEING A WIDENED PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH SAID INSULATION COVER, AND AN INSULATION SLEEVE HAVING A MAIN PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME INTERNAL DIAMETER AS SAID WIDENED PORTION AND SAID INSULATION COVER EXTENDING OVER SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS IN THE AREA OF SAID SET SCREW AND HAVING AN OUTER END INSIDE PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME INTERNAL DIAMETER AS THE EXTERNAL DIAMETER OF SAID CABLE AND EMBRACING SAID CABLE, AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID SLEEVE AT EACH END THEREOF FOR MOISTURE PROOF DIRECT GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INSULATION COVER AT ONE END AND WITH SAID CABLE AT THE OPPOSITE END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
IN COMBINATION, AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND AT LEAST ONE INSULATED ELECTRICAL CABLE, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A MAIN CONDUCTIVE BODY, AT LEAST TWO BRANCH CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS JOINED TO SAID MAIN CONDUCTIVE BODY, EACH OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLLOW CABLE RECEIVING END, A SET SCREW THREADED INTO EACH OF SAID ELEMENTS AND EXTENDING INTO COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOLLOWED INTERIOR OF SAID HOLLOWED END FOR CLAMPING A CABLE THEREIN, THE OUTER END OF SAID SET SCREW BEING WITHIN THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE ASSOCIATED BRANCH ELEMENT WHEN SAID SET SCREW IS IN A CLAMPING POSITION, AN INSULATING COVER COVERING SAID MAIN CONDUCTIVE BODY AND PORTIONS OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENT ADJACENT THERETO EXCLUDING SAID SET SCREW AND AN ADJACENT AREA OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS, SAID ADJACENT AREA OF SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS BEING A WIDENED PORTION SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH SAID INSULATION COVER, AND AN INSULATION SLEEVE HAVING A MAIN PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME INTERNAL DIAMETER AS SAID WIDENED PORTION AND SAID INSULATION COVER EXTENDING OVER SAID BRANCH ELEMENTS IN THE AREA OF SAID SET SCREW AND HAVING AN OUTER END INSIDE PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME INTERNAL DIAMETER AS THE EXTERNAL DIAMETER OF SAID CABLE AND EMBRACING SAID CABLE, AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID SLEEVE AT EACH END THEREOF FOR MOISTURE PROOF DIRECT GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INSULATION COVER AT ONE END AND WITH SAID CABLE AT THE OPPOSITE END.
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |