US3178672A
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Double-ended connector for terminal board
Assignee: KENT Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1960-10-26
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1980-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh W Batcheller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/16; H01R31/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/226; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/415; H01R13/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A PLANE DOUBLE-ENDED CONNECTOR MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN A SLOT ON A MOUNTING BOARD, SAID MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL BODY PORTION OF UNIFORM WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF SAID SLOT WITH PARALLEL EDGES AND TWO TONGUES OF LESSER WIDTH EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FROM THE CENTRAL PORTION TO SERVE TO BE JOINED WITH COMPLEMENTAL CONNECTOR MEMBERS, SAID CENTRAL PORTION HAVING TWO SLITS EXTENDING INWARD FROM EACH SIDE EDGE THEREOF FORMING EARS ADAPTED TO BE BENT TO LOCK THE DOUBLE-ENDED MEMBER IN PLACE ON A BOARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A PLANE DOUBLE-ENDED CONNECTOR MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN A SLOT ON A MOUNTING BOARD, SAID MEMBER HAVING A CENTRAL BODY PORTION OF UNIFORM WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF SAID SLOT WITH PARALLEL EDGES AND TWO TONGUES OF LESSER WIDTH EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS FROM THE CENTRAL PORTION TO SERVE TO BE JOINED WITH COMPLEMENTAL CONNECTOR MEMBERS, SAID CENTRAL PORTION HAVING TWO SLITS EXTENDING INWARD FROM EACH SIDE EDGE THEREOF FORMING EARS ADAPTED TO BE BENT TO LOCK THE DOUBLE-ENDED MEMBER IN PLACE ON A BOARD.
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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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |