US3141718A
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Solderless right angle plug connector
Assignee: TE IND Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-03
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1982-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Schott
- 👤 Kenneth F Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0524; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/54; H01R24/545; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R13/5804; H01R13/5812; H01R13/595; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING AN ELONGATED METALLIC BASE PLATE HAVING AN OPENING PROVIDED IN ONE END PORTION THEREOF, A HOLLOW METALLIC PLUG MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE IN SAID OPENING IN INSULATED RELATION THERETO AND EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM SAID PLATE FOR ENTRY IN A JACK, AN ELONGATED HOLLOW SHELL OF INSULATION MATERIAL ENCLOSING SAID PLATE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FROM SAID PLUG AND HAVING A NOTCH PROVIDED IN ONE END THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE OPENING IN SAID PLATE RECEIVING AN ELONGATED END PORTION OF A CABLE EXTENDING INTO SAID SHELL LENGTHWISE OF SAID PLATE, SAID CABLE HAVING AN ELONGATED BARE WIRE EXTENDING FROM ITS INNER END AT RIGHT ANGLES INTO SAID PLUG FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THEREWITH, A PIN HAVING A DRIVE FIT IN THE HOLLOW METALLIC PLUG AND COMPRESSING SAID BARE WIRE BETWEEN IT AND THE INSIDE OF SAID PLUG FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THEREWITH, PROJECTIONS ON SAID PLATE AND IN SAID SHELL IN TRANSVERSE RELATION TO AND ENGAGING THE CABLE FROM OPPOSITE SIDES TO SECURE THE SAME BETWEEN SAID PLATE AND SHELL AGAINST ENDWISE MOVEMENT WHEN THE LATTER ARE SECURED TOGETHER, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID PLATE AND SHELL TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING AN ELONGATED METALLIC BASE PLATE HAVING AN OPENING PROVIDED IN ONE END PORTION THEREOF, A HOLLOW METALLIC PLUG MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE IN SAID OPENING IN INSULATED RELATION THERETO AND EXTENDING AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM SAID PLATE FOR ENTRY IN A JACK, AN ELONGATED HOLLOW SHELL OF INSULATION MATERIAL ENCLOSING SAID PLATE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FROM SAID PLUG AND HAVING A NOTCH PROVIDED IN ONE END THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE OPENING IN SAID PLATE RECEIVING AN ELONGATED END PORTION OF A CABLE EXTENDING INTO SAID SHELL LENGTHWISE OF SAID PLATE, SAID CABLE HAVING AN ELONGATED BARE WIRE EXTENDING FROM ITS INNER END AT RIGHT ANGLES INTO SAID PLUG FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THEREWITH, A PIN HAVING A DRIVE FIT IN THE HOLLOW METALLIC PLUG AND COMPRESSING SAID BARE WIRE BETWEEN IT AND THE INSIDE OF SAID PLUG FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THEREWITH, PROJECTIONS ON SAID PLATE AND IN SAID SHELL IN TRANSVERSE RELATION TO AND ENGAGING THE CABLE FROM OPPOSITE SIDES TO SECURE THE SAME BETWEEN SAID PLATE AND SHELL AGAINST ENDWISE MOVEMENT WHEN THE LATTER ARE SECURED TOGETHER, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID PLATE AND SHELL TOGETHER.
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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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |