US3165371A
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Socket adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-21
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1982-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruocco Joseph Rubino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/94; F; F21; F21K; F21K5/00; F21K5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A SOCKET ADAPTER COMPRISING A UNITARY, BOWL-SHAPED BODY PORTION, DIFFERING IN DIAMETER AT OPPOSITE ENDS, HAVING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERALLY-SPACED PRONG MEMBERS EXTENDING AXIALLY OF THE BODY PORTION AND FROM EACH END THEREOF; THE PRONG MEMBERS AT ONE END LYING ON A CIRCLE OF DIAMETER DIFFERENT FROM THAT ON WHICH THOSE AT THE OTHER END LIE, GENERALLY CORRESPONDING WITH THE DIFFERING DIAMETERS OF THE BODY ENDS, A CENTER CONTACT MEMBER DISPOSED AXIALLY WITHIN THE SAID BODY PORTION, AND INSULATING MEANS SUPPORTING THE SAID CONTACT MEMBER IN FIXED POSITION WITHIN THE BODY PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A SOCKET ADAPTER COMPRISING A UNITARY, BOWL-SHAPED BODY PORTION, DIFFERING IN DIAMETER AT OPPOSITE ENDS, HAVING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERALLY-SPACED PRONG MEMBERS EXTENDING AXIALLY OF THE BODY PORTION AND FROM EACH END THEREOF; THE PRONG MEMBERS AT ONE END LYING ON A CIRCLE OF DIAMETER DIFFERENT FROM THAT ON WHICH THOSE AT THE OTHER END LIE, GENERALLY CORRESPONDING WITH THE DIFFERING DIAMETERS OF THE BODY ENDS, A CENTER CONTACT MEMBER DISPOSED AXIALLY WITHIN THE SAID BODY PORTION, AND INSULATING MEANS SUPPORTING THE SAID CONTACT MEMBER IN FIXED POSITION WITHIN THE BODY PORTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |