US3219923A
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Receptacle having a sliding contact spring mating with a contact terminal for receiving a test probe to determine the electrical condition of a circuit
Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Co
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Filing: 1961-03-20
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1981-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Hess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:58
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/327; G01R31/3277; G01R31/3278; H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/18; H01R29/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING A TEST PROBE TO DETERMINE THE ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF A CIRCUIT COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A BLOCK OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING FRONT AND REAR SIDES AND PROVIDED WITH FIRST AND SECOND TERMINALS EXTENDING THROUGH AND PROTRUDING ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK, AND RIGIDLY SECURED IN SPACED RELATION IN SAID BLOCK, SAID TERMINALS ADAPTED ON SAID REAR SIDE OF SAID BLOCK FOR CONNECTION IN SAID CIRCUIT, AN ELONGATED CONTACT SPRING HAVING ONE END RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID FIRST TERMINAL ON THE FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK, SAID CONTACT SPRING HAVING A PORTION SPACED FROM SAID SECURED END IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK AND EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST TERMINAL IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM TO SAID FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK WITH ITS FREE END IN PRESSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND TERMINAL, THEREBY FORMING A V-SHAPED SOCKET INTO WHICH SAID TEST PROBE MAY BE WEDGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING A TEST PROBE TO DETERMINE THE ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF A CIRCUIT COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A BLOCK OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING FRONT AND REAR SIDES AND PROVIDED WITH FIRST AND SECOND TERMINALS EXTENDING THROUGH AND PROTRUDING ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK, AND RIGIDLY SECURED IN SPACED RELATION IN SAID BLOCK, SAID TERMINALS ADAPTED ON SAID REAR SIDE OF SAID BLOCK FOR CONNECTION IN SAID CIRCUIT, AN ELONGATED CONTACT SPRING HAVING ONE END RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID FIRST TERMINAL ON THE FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK, SAID CONTACT SPRING HAVING A PORTION SPACED FROM SAID SECURED END IN SLIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK AND EXTENDING FROM SAID FIRST TERMINAL IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM TO SAID FRONT SIDE OF SAID BLOCK WITH ITS FREE END IN PRESSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECOND TERMINAL, THEREBY FORMING A V-SHAPED SOCKET INTO WHICH SAID TEST PROBE MAY BE WEDGED.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |