US3193794A
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Terminal blocks and connectors therefor
Assignee: Eltra Corp
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Filing: 1962-06-26
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1982-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ege Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/2491; H01R2107/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A TERMINAL BLOCK COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CONNECTOR FORMED WITH A PAIR OF UPSTANDING SPRING FINGERS HAVING REVERSELY FOLDED FREE ENDS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND BEING DIVERGENTLY DOWNWARDLY INCLINED, ONE OF SAID FINGERS INCLUDING A BASE PORTION EXTENDING AS A FLAT STRIP AND BEING REVERSELY FOLDED ON ITSELF TO DEFINE A TERMINAL PORTION, THE REVERSELY FOLDED PORTION EXTENDING TOWARD SAID ONE FINGER AND FORMED INTEGRAL WITH SAID OTHER FINGER AS THE BASE PORTION THEREOF, A TERMINAL PLATE HAVING DEPENDING SIDE FLANGES MOUNTED ON SAID BASE PORTION ADJACENT THE REVERSE FOLDING THEREOF, A RETRACTABLE FASTENER CONNECTING SAID PLATE TO SAID BASE PORTION AND PROVIDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLE LEAD CONNECTION THERETO, SAID BLOCK INCLUDING A FIRST RECESS COMMUNICATING WITH A SURFACE THEREOF AND IN WHICH SAID SPRING FINGERS ARE RECEIVED,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A TERMINAL BLOCK COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CONNECTOR FORMED WITH A PAIR OF UPSTANDING SPRING FINGERS HAVING REVERSELY FOLDED FREE ENDS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND BEING DIVERGENTLY DOWNWARDLY INCLINED, ONE OF SAID FINGERS INCLUDING A BASE PORTION EXTENDING AS A FLAT STRIP AND BEING REVERSELY FOLDED ON ITSELF TO DEFINE A TERMINAL PORTION, THE REVERSELY FOLDED PORTION EXTENDING TOWARD SAID ONE FINGER AND FORMED INTEGRAL WITH SAID OTHER FINGER AS THE BASE PORTION THEREOF, A TERMINAL PLATE HAVING DEPENDING SIDE FLANGES MOUNTED ON SAID BASE PORTION ADJACENT THE REVERSE FOLDING THEREOF, A RETRACTABLE FASTENER CONNECTING SAID PLATE TO SAID BASE PORTION AND PROVIDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLE LEAD CONNECTION THERETO, SAID BLOCK INCLUDING A FIRST RECESS COMMUNICATING WITH A SURFACE THEREOF AND IN WHICH SAID SPRING FINGERS ARE RECEIVED,
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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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |