US3154363A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-15
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1981-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Will
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:31
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2475; H01R4/2487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DEVICE, THE COMBINATION WHICH INCLUDES, A FIRST INSULATED ELECTRIC LINE HAVING A FIRST PAIR OF CONDUCTORS AND A SECOND INSULATED LINE HAVING A SECOND PAIR OF CONDUCTORS, A MOUNTING BODY HAVING AN AREA FOR RETAINING A PORTION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND LINES IN JUXTAPOSED RELATIONSHIP, SAID BODY HAVING A PAIR OF BORES EXTENDING FROM ENTRANCE ENDS AT THE SAME SIDE OF THE BODY INTO SAID BODY AND THROUGH SAID RETAINING AREA FOR SAID FIRST AND SECOND LINES, EACH OF SAID BORES BEING ARRANGED TO ALIGN WITH A CONDUCTOR IN EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF CONDUCTORS, AND A THREADED CONTACT ELEMENT DRIVINGLY ENGAGED IN EACH BORE AND PENETRATING THE JUXTAPOSED INSULATED ELECTRIC LINES TO ENGAGE A CONDUCTOR IN EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF CONDUCTORS AND MAKE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTION, EACH OF SAID CONTACT ELEMENTS BEING STRAIGHT AND HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT SIZE THREADS CUTTING INTIMATE ELECTRICAL CONTACT SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE CONDUCTORS ENGAGED THEREBY TO MAKE A CURRENT FLOW PATH THEREBETWEEN OF UNIFORM CONDUCTIVITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DEVICE, THE COMBINATION WHICH INCLUDES, A FIRST INSULATED ELECTRIC LINE HAVING A FIRST PAIR OF CONDUCTORS AND A SECOND INSULATED LINE HAVING A SECOND PAIR OF CONDUCTORS, A MOUNTING BODY HAVING AN AREA FOR RETAINING A PORTION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND LINES IN JUXTAPOSED RELATIONSHIP, SAID BODY HAVING A PAIR OF BORES EXTENDING FROM ENTRANCE ENDS AT THE SAME SIDE OF THE BODY INTO SAID BODY AND THROUGH SAID RETAINING AREA FOR SAID FIRST AND SECOND LINES, EACH OF SAID BORES BEING ARRANGED TO ALIGN WITH A CONDUCTOR IN EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF CONDUCTORS, AND A THREADED CONTACT ELEMENT DRIVINGLY ENGAGED IN EACH BORE AND PENETRATING THE JUXTAPOSED INSULATED ELECTRIC LINES TO ENGAGE A CONDUCTOR IN EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF CONDUCTORS AND MAKE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONNECTION, EACH OF SAID CONTACT ELEMENTS BEING STRAIGHT AND HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT SIZE THREADS CUTTING INTIMATE ELECTRICAL CONTACT SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE CONDUCTORS ENGAGED THEREBY TO MAKE A CURRENT FLOW PATH THEREBETWEEN OF UNIFORM CONDUCTIVITY.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |