US3144938A
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Apparatus for testing electrical components
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-08
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1981-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wahl Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:16
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/26; H; H01; H01C; H01C17/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
AN APPARATUS FOR TESTING LIKE COMPONENTS HAVING LEADS EXTENDING FROM LIKE ENDS THEREOF COMPRISING: A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CONVEYOR HAVING SUCCESSIVE PORTIONS MOVED IN A STRAIGHT LINE PATH, SPACED NESTS ON THE CONVEYOR FOR HOLDING THE COMPONENTS CAUSING THEIR LEADS TO TRAVEL IN A STRAIGHT LINE ADJACENT THE PATH, A UNIT HAVING CIRCUITS TO TEST THE COMPONENTS SINGLY MOUNTED AT A FIXED POSITION ADJACENT TO THE PATH, LEAD CLAMPS INCLUDED IN THE CIRCUITS AND NORMALLY HELD OPEN AT ONE SIDE AND FREE OF THE CONVEYOR, MEANS OPERABLE TO CLOSE THE LEAD CLAMPS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE LEADS OF EACH COMPONENT SUCCESSIVELY TO INCLUDE THE COMPONENTS SINGLY IN THE TEST CIRCUITS, MEANS TO MOVE THE LEAD CLAMPS FROM A STARTING POSITION TO CAUSE THEM TO TRAVEL A GIVEN DISTANCE WITH THE COMPONENT ON THE CONVEYOR BEING TESTED,
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
AN APPARATUS FOR TESTING LIKE COMPONENTS HAVING LEADS EXTENDING FROM LIKE ENDS THEREOF COMPRISING: A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CONVEYOR HAVING SUCCESSIVE PORTIONS MOVED IN A STRAIGHT LINE PATH, SPACED NESTS ON THE CONVEYOR FOR HOLDING THE COMPONENTS CAUSING THEIR LEADS TO TRAVEL IN A STRAIGHT LINE ADJACENT THE PATH, A UNIT HAVING CIRCUITS TO TEST THE COMPONENTS SINGLY MOUNTED AT A FIXED POSITION ADJACENT TO THE PATH, LEAD CLAMPS INCLUDED IN THE CIRCUITS AND NORMALLY HELD OPEN AT ONE SIDE AND FREE OF THE CONVEYOR, MEANS OPERABLE TO CLOSE THE LEAD CLAMPS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE LEADS OF EACH COMPONENT SUCCESSIVELY TO INCLUDE THE COMPONENTS SINGLY IN THE TEST CIRCUITS, MEANS TO MOVE THE LEAD CLAMPS FROM A STARTING POSITION TO CAUSE THEM TO TRAVEL A GIVEN DISTANCE WITH THE COMPONENT ON THE CONVEYOR BEING TESTED,
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |