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US3149895A
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Electrical connection for circuit component to panel conductor
Assignee: Executone Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-23
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1981-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan C Bernstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A SOLDERLESS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COMPRISING A CONDUCTOR HAVING A HOLE THERETHROUGH, A LUG FOR CONNECTION TO SAID CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLE, A COIL SPRING OF UNTENSIONED LENGTH LESS THAN THE EXPOSED LENGTH OF SAID LUG ENCIRCLING SAID LUG AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLE, SAID COIL SPRING HAVING: (A) AN END PORTION OF REDUCED DIAMETER GRIPPING THE END OF SAID LUG AND PREVENTING PASSAGE OF THE LUG END THERETHROUGH, (B) AN OPPOSITE END PORTION WITH COILS LARGER THAN SAID HOLE CONTACTING SAID CONDUCTOR, AND (C) AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION WITH COILS SMALLER THAN SAID HOLE STRETCHED UNDER TENSION BY THE LENGTH OF SAID LUG TO THEREBY MAINTAIN CONTACT OF SAID LARGER COILS WITH SAID CONDUCTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A SOLDERLESS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COMPRISING A CONDUCTOR HAVING A HOLE THERETHROUGH, A LUG FOR CONNECTION TO SAID CONDUCTOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLE, A COIL SPRING OF UNTENSIONED LENGTH LESS THAN THE EXPOSED LENGTH OF SAID LUG ENCIRCLING SAID LUG AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLE, SAID COIL SPRING HAVING: (A) AN END PORTION OF REDUCED DIAMETER GRIPPING THE END OF SAID LUG AND PREVENTING PASSAGE OF THE LUG END THERETHROUGH, (B) AN OPPOSITE END PORTION WITH COILS LARGER THAN SAID HOLE CONTACTING SAID CONDUCTOR, AND (C) AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION WITH COILS SMALLER THAN SAID HOLE STRETCHED UNDER TENSION BY THE LENGTH OF SAID LUG TO THEREBY MAINTAIN CONTACT OF SAID LARGER COILS WITH SAID CONDUCTOR.
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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |