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US3173989A
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Crimpable insulated connector with crimping tool locating means
Assignee: FCI USA LLC
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Filing: 1962-11-27
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Adolph C Neaderland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
AN INSULATED ELECTRICALY CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH A COMPRESSION TOOL, COMPRISING: A MALLEABLE METAL TUBE FORMING A CONDUCTOR RECEIVING SOCKET IN THE INTERIOR THEREOF; A SLEEVE OF INSULATING MATERIAL CIRCUMJACENT THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID TUBE; SAID SLEEVE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART TRANSVERSE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS HAVING PORTION OF INCREASED WALL THICKNESS FORMING INTEGRAL RADIAL PROJECTIONS ON THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF FOR POSITIONING THE JAWS OF A COMPRESSION TOOL APPLIED THERETO; SAID PORTIONS OF INCREASED THICKNESS IN EACH OF SAID CROSSSECTIONAL AREAS BEING PERIPHERALLY SPACED ABOUT THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID TUBE AND BEING SEPARATED BY PORTIONS OF LESS THAN SAID INCREASED WALL THICKNESS TO RELIEVE THE BUILD-UP OF LONGITUDINALLY ALIGNED STRESSES WHICH ARE OTHERWISE CAUSED BY PORTIONS OF INCRESED THICKNESS DURING CRIMPING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
AN INSULATED ELECTRICALY CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH A COMPRESSION TOOL, COMPRISING: A MALLEABLE METAL TUBE FORMING A CONDUCTOR RECEIVING SOCKET IN THE INTERIOR THEREOF; A SLEEVE OF INSULATING MATERIAL CIRCUMJACENT THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID TUBE; SAID SLEEVE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED APART TRANSVERSE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS HAVING PORTION OF INCREASED WALL THICKNESS FORMING INTEGRAL RADIAL PROJECTIONS ON THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF FOR POSITIONING THE JAWS OF A COMPRESSION TOOL APPLIED THERETO; SAID PORTIONS OF INCREASED THICKNESS IN EACH OF SAID CROSSSECTIONAL AREAS BEING PERIPHERALLY SPACED ABOUT THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID TUBE AND BEING SEPARATED BY PORTIONS OF LESS THAN SAID INCREASED WALL THICKNESS TO RELIEVE THE BUILD-UP OF LONGITUDINALLY ALIGNED STRESSES WHICH ARE OTHERWISE CAUSED BY PORTIONS OF INCRESED THICKNESS DURING CRIMPING.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |