US3146326A
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Fusible multi-contact electrical connector
Assignee: Submarine Cables Ltd
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Filing: 1962-05-28
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thorne Beryl Freda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H79/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE TYPE IN WHICH PERMANENT ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY IS ESTABLISHED BETWEEN SPACED ELECTRODES IN RESPONSE TO THE APPLICATION OF HEAT TO FUSIBLE MATERIAL; SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A CENTRE ELECTRODE, TWO END ELECTRODES; MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CENTRE AND END ELECTRODES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM SAID CENTRE ELECTRODE SO AS TO DEFINE A CAVITY; MEANS INSULATING SAID END ELECTRODES FROM SAID CENTRE ELECTRODE; FUSIBLE MATERIAL DISPOSED ON SAID ELECTRODES; RESISTANCE MEANS THERMALLY CONNECTED TO SAID ELECTRODES FOR HEATING SAID FUSIBLE MATERIAL; AND MEANS FOR SUBDIVIDING SAID CAVITY INTO TWO CHAMBERS, EACH CONTAINING FUSIBLE MATERIAL, AND PREVENTING FLOW OF FUSIBLE MATERIAL FROM ONE CHAMBER OF THE OTHER; THE SPACING OF SAID ELECTRODES BEING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE TYPE IN WHICH PERMANENT ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY IS ESTABLISHED BETWEEN SPACED ELECTRODES IN RESPONSE TO THE APPLICATION OF HEAT TO FUSIBLE MATERIAL; SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A CENTRE ELECTRODE, TWO END ELECTRODES; MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CENTRE AND END ELECTRODES IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM SAID CENTRE ELECTRODE SO AS TO DEFINE A CAVITY; MEANS INSULATING SAID END ELECTRODES FROM SAID CENTRE ELECTRODE; FUSIBLE MATERIAL DISPOSED ON SAID ELECTRODES; RESISTANCE MEANS THERMALLY CONNECTED TO SAID ELECTRODES FOR HEATING SAID FUSIBLE MATERIAL; AND MEANS FOR SUBDIVIDING SAID CAVITY INTO TWO CHAMBERS, EACH CONTAINING FUSIBLE MATERIAL, AND PREVENTING FLOW OF FUSIBLE MATERIAL FROM ONE CHAMBER OF THE OTHER; THE SPACING OF SAID ELECTRODES BEING
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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |