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US3143386A
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Male connector contact
Assignee: Pyle National Co
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Filing: 1962-08-06
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1982-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Nava
- 👤 Henryk W Meresz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/04; H01R13/05; H01R13/052; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A PIN CONTACT COMPRISING AN ELONGATE GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL MALE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING ONE END FORMED TO EFFECT A COUPLING CONNECTION WITH A CONDUCTOR WIRE, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CONTACT MEMBER COMPRISING A MATING PORTION HAVING A UNIFORM OUTER PERIPHERAL SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED IN A FEMALE CONTACT, SAID MATING PORTION HAVING AN ANNULAR RECESS EXTENDING AXIALLY INWARDLY FROM THE END THEREOF TO DIVIDE THE MATING PORTION INTO INNER AND OUTER CONCENTRIC PINS, SAID OUTER PIN BEING AXIALLY SPLIT TO FORM TINES RADIALLY DEFLECTABLE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SAID RECESS, SAID INNER PIN HAVING ITS OUTERMOST END RELIEVED AXIALLY INWARDLY SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT WELDING OF THE TIMES DURING CURRENT RUPTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A PIN CONTACT COMPRISING AN ELONGATE GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL MALE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING ONE END FORMED TO EFFECT A COUPLING CONNECTION WITH A CONDUCTOR WIRE, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CONTACT MEMBER COMPRISING A MATING PORTION HAVING A UNIFORM OUTER PERIPHERAL SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED IN A FEMALE CONTACT, SAID MATING PORTION HAVING AN ANNULAR RECESS EXTENDING AXIALLY INWARDLY FROM THE END THEREOF TO DIVIDE THE MATING PORTION INTO INNER AND OUTER CONCENTRIC PINS, SAID OUTER PIN BEING AXIALLY SPLIT TO FORM TINES RADIALLY DEFLECTABLE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SAID RECESS, SAID INNER PIN HAVING ITS OUTERMOST END RELIEVED AXIALLY INWARDLY SUFFICIENTLY TO PREVENT WELDING OF THE TIMES DURING CURRENT RUPTURE.
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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |