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US3158702A
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Patchcord connector
Assignee: Electronic Associates Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-15
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1981-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Vanderbilt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/58; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/28; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/703; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A PLUG CONNECTOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW INSULATING SLEEVE HAVING AT LEAST ONE LONGITUDINAL OPENING THEREIN, A PAIR OF METALLIC ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN A SPACED END-TO-END RELATIONSHIP WITHIN SAID SLEEVE, AN ELONGATED SLEEVE MEMBER DISPOSED COAXIALLY OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND MOVABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF, AND A CONTACT ELEMENT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID LONGITUDINAL OPENING AND MOVABLE THEREIN ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID SLEEVE MEMBER TO LIMIT RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND SLEEVE MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION AND TO ESTABLISH ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH ON OF SAID METALLIC ELEMENTS UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND SAID SLEEVE MEMBER IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A PLUG CONNECTOR COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW INSULATING SLEEVE HAVING AT LEAST ONE LONGITUDINAL OPENING THEREIN, A PAIR OF METALLIC ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN A SPACED END-TO-END RELATIONSHIP WITHIN SAID SLEEVE, AN ELONGATED SLEEVE MEMBER DISPOSED COAXIALLY OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND MOVABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF, AND A CONTACT ELEMENT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID LONGITUDINAL OPENING AND MOVABLE THEREIN ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID SLEEVE MEMBER TO LIMIT RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND SLEEVE MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION AND TO ESTABLISH ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH ON OF SAID METALLIC ELEMENTS UPON RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID INSULATING SLEEVE AND SAID SLEEVE MEMBER IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |