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US3218599A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Albert and JM Anderson Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward D Winkler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/28; H01R13/64; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A HOLLOW INSULATING HOUSING, A RIGID TERMINAL MEMBER EXTENDED INTO THE HOUSING AND CARRIED IN DETACHED RELATION TO THE WALLS THEREOF, SAID TERMINAL MEMBER BEING ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A TERMINAL MEMBER OF A SECOND CONNECTOR, A LEAF SPRING CARRIED BY THE HOUSING HAVING A FIXED END AND A FREE END, SAID FREE END BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH A PORTION OF SAID TERMINAL TO PREVENT WITHDRAWAL OF THE SAME, THE FIXED END OF SAID LEAF SPRING HAVING LATERALLY EXTENDED PORTIONS, ONE WALL OF SAID HOUSING HAVING AN ELONGATED INTERIOR GROOVE CLOSED AT ONE END FOR RECEIVING SAID LATERALLY EXTENDED PORTIONS, SAID LATERALLY EXTENDED PORTIONS BEING SEATED AT THE CLOSED END OF SAID GROOVE TO PREVENT LONGITUDINAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE SAME IN ONE DIRECTION, AND AN UPSET PORTION IN SAID ONE WALL DISPOSED TO PREVENT LONGITUDINAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE LEAF SPRING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A HOLLOW INSULATING HOUSING, A RIGID TERMINAL MEMBER EXTENDED INTO THE HOUSING AND CARRIED IN DETACHED RELATION TO THE WALLS THEREOF, SAID TERMINAL MEMBER BEING ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A TERMINAL MEMBER OF A SECOND CONNECTOR, A LEAF SPRING CARRIED BY THE HOUSING HAVING A FIXED END AND A FREE END, SAID FREE END BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH A PORTION OF SAID TERMINAL TO PREVENT WITHDRAWAL OF THE SAME, THE FIXED END OF SAID LEAF SPRING HAVING LATERALLY EXTENDED PORTIONS, ONE WALL OF SAID HOUSING HAVING AN ELONGATED INTERIOR GROOVE CLOSED AT ONE END FOR RECEIVING SAID LATERALLY EXTENDED PORTIONS, SAID LATERALLY EXTENDED PORTIONS BEING SEATED AT THE CLOSED END OF SAID GROOVE TO PREVENT LONGITUDINAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE SAME IN ONE DIRECTION, AND AN UPSET PORTION IN SAID ONE WALL DISPOSED TO PREVENT LONGITUDINAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE LEAF SPRING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |