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US3203078A
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Method of making an electrical connection
Assignee: Buchanan Electrical Products Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-04
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ustin George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/04; H01R43/042; H01R43/0424; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49174; Y10T29/49181; Y10T29/49183; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929; Y10T29/49931; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4966
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A CONDUCTOR AND A FITTING INCLUDING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING DEFORMABLE METALLIC FERRULE AND A SLEEVE OF EXTRUDABLE INSULATING MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID FERRULE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) INSERTING THE END OF SAID CONDUCTOR INTO SAID FERRULE, AND (B) DEFORMING THE FITTING RADIALLY INWARDLY AT A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AREAS OF THE FITTING TO ESTABLISH A PLURALITY OF CONCEVE PORTIONS IN SAID FITTING AND TO SECURE THE CONDUCTOR WITHIN THE FITTING BY APPLYING A FORCE AT EACH OF A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY SMALL CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AREAS OF THE FITTING, EACH OF SAID FORCE HAVING A RADIALLY INWARD COMPONENT AND A COMPONENT TANGENTIAL TO ONE OF SAID CONCAVE PORTIONS, EACH SAID FORCE BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME MAGNITUDE AND THE TANGENTIAL COMPONENT OF EACH SAID FORCE BEING DIRECTED IN GEN-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A CONDUCTOR AND A FITTING INCLUDING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING DEFORMABLE METALLIC FERRULE AND A SLEEVE OF EXTRUDABLE INSULATING MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID FERRULE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) INSERTING THE END OF SAID CONDUCTOR INTO SAID FERRULE, AND (B) DEFORMING THE FITTING RADIALLY INWARDLY AT A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AREAS OF THE FITTING TO ESTABLISH A PLURALITY OF CONCEVE PORTIONS IN SAID FITTING AND TO SECURE THE CONDUCTOR WITHIN THE FITTING BY APPLYING A FORCE AT EACH OF A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY SMALL CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AREAS OF THE FITTING, EACH OF SAID FORCE HAVING A RADIALLY INWARD COMPONENT AND A COMPONENT TANGENTIAL TO ONE OF SAID CONCAVE PORTIONS, EACH SAID FORCE BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME MAGNITUDE AND THE TANGENTIAL COMPONENT OF EACH SAID FORCE BEING DIRECTED IN GEN-
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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |