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US3140138A
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Connector block for ribbon cable or the like
Assignee: Reliable Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-08-30
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter K Koletsos
- 👤 George R Shrewsbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2404; H01R4/2408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A CONNECTOR BLOCK FOR RIBBON CABLE COMPRISING A BASE, A FIRST AND A SECOND PRESSURE PAD MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A COVER OVERLYING SAID BASE AND SAID PRESSURE PADS, EACH OF SAID PRESSURE PADS HAVING AN UPPER AND A LOWER BACKING SURFACE DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER, SAID BACKING SURFACES BEING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED FROM EACH OTHER, AND TWO HEADED TERMINAL SCREWS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID COVER AND BETWEEN SAID PRESSURE PADS, AND BEING DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER, ONE OF SAID TERMINAL SCREWS COOPERATING WITH THE UPPER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID FIRST PRESSURE PAD AND THE LOWER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID SECOND PRESSURE PAD TO PROVIDE AN INSULATION PENETRATING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE END PORTIONS OF TWO LENGTHS OF RIBBON CABLE OVERLYING SAID RESPECTIVE PRESSURE PADS, AND TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FIRST CONDUCTORS OF EACH, AND SAID SECOND TERMINAL SCREW COOPERATING WITH THE LOWER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID FIRST PRESSURE PAD AND THE UPPER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID SECOND PRESSURE PAD TO PROVIDE AN INSULATION PENETRATING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID END PORTIONS OF SAID RIBBON CABLE LENGTHS AND TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SECOND CONDUCTORS OF EACH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A CONNECTOR BLOCK FOR RIBBON CABLE COMPRISING A BASE, A FIRST AND A SECOND PRESSURE PAD MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, A COVER OVERLYING SAID BASE AND SAID PRESSURE PADS, EACH OF SAID PRESSURE PADS HAVING AN UPPER AND A LOWER BACKING SURFACE DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER, SAID BACKING SURFACES BEING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED FROM EACH OTHER, AND TWO HEADED TERMINAL SCREWS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID COVER AND BETWEEN SAID PRESSURE PADS, AND BEING DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER, ONE OF SAID TERMINAL SCREWS COOPERATING WITH THE UPPER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID FIRST PRESSURE PAD AND THE LOWER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID SECOND PRESSURE PAD TO PROVIDE AN INSULATION PENETRATING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE END PORTIONS OF TWO LENGTHS OF RIBBON CABLE OVERLYING SAID RESPECTIVE PRESSURE PADS, AND TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FIRST CONDUCTORS OF EACH, AND SAID SECOND TERMINAL SCREW COOPERATING WITH THE LOWER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID FIRST PRESSURE PAD AND THE UPPER BACKING SURFACE OF SAID SECOND PRESSURE PAD TO PROVIDE AN INSULATION PENETRATING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID END PORTIONS OF SAID RIBBON CABLE LENGTHS AND TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SECOND CONDUCTORS OF EACH.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |