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US3147338A
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Longitudinally divided hinged insulating connector covers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-15
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold N Ekvall
- 👤 John M Warner
- 👤 Archibald T Flower
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/70; H01R4/28; H01R4/38; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN INSULATING COVER FOR AN ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTION COMPRISING A UNITARY ENCLOSURE OF RESILIENT PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING TWO MATABLE BOX-LIKE SECTIONS CONNECTED BY A FLEXIBLE HINGE STRIP WHICH PERMITS SAID SECTIONS TO BE FOLDED TOGETHER TO FORM AN ENCLOSURE, THE END WALLS OF EACH OF SAID SECTIONS HAVING GENERALLY U-SHAPED SLOTS PROVIDING ACCESS OPENINGS FOR THE CONDUCTORS OF A CONNECTION TO BE ENCLOSED IN SAID COVER, SAID SECTIONS HAVING FORCIBLY RELEASABLE MEANS FOR SECURING SAID SECTIONS TOGETHER, AND ONE OF SAID SECTIONS HAVING LONGITUDINAL END PORTIONS EACH PROVIDED WITH A RESILIENT SPACING MEMBER ATTACHED TO A WALL OF SAID END PORTION ADJACENT A SIDE OF THE CABLE RECEIVING SLOT AND EXTENDING IN A LONGITUDINAL AND INWARD DIRECTION GENERALLY TOWARD THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF THE SECTION AND GENERALLY TOWARD EACH OTHER.
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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |