US3141983A
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Flashtube socket assembly
Assignee: Revvity Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-02
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1981-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:22
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B41/00; H05B41/14; H05B41/30; H05B41/34; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/74; H01R33/76; H01R33/7607; H01R33/7614; H01R33/7628
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A SOCKET ASSEMBLY, FOR USE WITH A FLASHTUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACT PRONGS, A PAIR OF WHICH MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE REMAINDER OF WHICH MUST BE CAPACITIVELY COUPLED TO A COMMON CONNECTION, SAID SOCKET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A BODY OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING A FACE AND A SURFACE ON THE SIDE THEREOF OPPOSITE THE FACE, AND A PLURALITY OF PASSAGEWAYS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH PARALLEL TO AND SPACED ABOUT A COMMON AXIS NORMAL TO THE FACE; A PAIR OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SLEEVES PERMANENTLY MOUNTED ONE EACH IN EACH OF TWO OF SAID PASSAGEWAYS, AND HAVING A PRONG ENGAGING PORTION CONFRONTING THE FACE AND A PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, FOR ENGAGING THE SAID PAIR OF CONTACT PRONGS OF SAID FLASHTUBE;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A SOCKET ASSEMBLY, FOR USE WITH A FLASHTUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACT PRONGS, A PAIR OF WHICH MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE REMAINDER OF WHICH MUST BE CAPACITIVELY COUPLED TO A COMMON CONNECTION, SAID SOCKET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A BODY OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING A FACE AND A SURFACE ON THE SIDE THEREOF OPPOSITE THE FACE, AND A PLURALITY OF PASSAGEWAYS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH PARALLEL TO AND SPACED ABOUT A COMMON AXIS NORMAL TO THE FACE; A PAIR OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SLEEVES PERMANENTLY MOUNTED ONE EACH IN EACH OF TWO OF SAID PASSAGEWAYS, AND HAVING A PRONG ENGAGING PORTION CONFRONTING THE FACE AND A PORTION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, FOR ENGAGING THE SAID PAIR OF CONTACT PRONGS OF SAID FLASHTUBE;
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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 |