US3225323A
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Electric sockets and socket contacts therefor
Assignee: Sealectro Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-20
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Deakin Stanley Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/193; H01R33/00; H01R33/74; H01R33/76; H01R33/7607; H01R33/7614; H01R33/7628
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A MULTI-CONTACT ELECTRICAL SOCKET COMPRISING AN INSULATING BASE, AN INSULATING ROTATABLE COVER THEREON AND DEFINING THEREWITH AN INTERNAL CAVITY, WITH A CENTRAL BOSS, A PLURALITY OF STRIP METAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE CAVITY, EGEON THE BASE AND RADIATING FROM THE BOSS, EACH CONTACT BEING DOUBLED ON ITSELF AT ITS RADIALLY OUTER END TO PROVIDE TWO SPACED APART SIDE-BY-SIDE LIMBS OF WHICH THE RADIALLY INNER END OF ONE IN HOOK-SHAPED AND HELD IN A RECESS IN THE BOSS AND THE RADIALLY INNER END OF THE OTHER LIMB IS FLAT AND ENTERS INTO THE HOOK-SHAPE, AND CO-OPERATING MEANS ON THE BASE AND THE COVER FOR FLEXING THE CONTACTS ON ROTATION OF THE COVER PARTLY TO WITHDRAW THE FLAT END FROM THE HOOK END, ACCESS FOR CONTACT PINS INTO THE HOOK ENDS BEING PROVIDED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A MULTI-CONTACT ELECTRICAL SOCKET COMPRISING AN INSULATING BASE, AN INSULATING ROTATABLE COVER THEREON AND DEFINING THEREWITH AN INTERNAL CAVITY, WITH A CENTRAL BOSS, A PLURALITY OF STRIP METAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE CAVITY, EGEON THE BASE AND RADIATING FROM THE BOSS, EACH CONTACT BEING DOUBLED ON ITSELF AT ITS RADIALLY OUTER END TO PROVIDE TWO SPACED APART SIDE-BY-SIDE LIMBS OF WHICH THE RADIALLY INNER END OF ONE IN HOOK-SHAPED AND HELD IN A RECESS IN THE BOSS AND THE RADIALLY INNER END OF THE OTHER LIMB IS FLAT AND ENTERS INTO THE HOOK-SHAPE, AND CO-OPERATING MEANS ON THE BASE AND THE COVER FOR FLEXING THE CONTACTS ON ROTATION OF THE COVER PARTLY TO WITHDRAW THE FLAT END FROM THE HOOK END, ACCESS FOR CONTACT PINS INTO THE HOOK ENDS BEING PROVIDED.
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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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |