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Thermocouple connector
Assignee: Thermo Couple Products Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-11
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1984-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip F Finney
- 👤 Ronald E Hoepner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/533; H01R13/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/91; Y10S439/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTOR COMPRISING, A MALE HALF AND A FEMALE HALF, SAID MALE HALF INCLUDING A CASING AND A PAIR OF MALE CONTACT MEMBERS, SAID CASING HAVING A PAIR OF IDENTICAL MATING COVERS AND SAID MALE CONTACT MEMBRES HAVING WIRE CONNECTING MEANS WITHIN THE CASING AND PRONGS PROJECTING FROM THE CASING, ONE OF SAID PRONGS BEING LARGER THAN THE OTHER, SAID FEMALE HALF INCLUDING A CASING AND A PAIR OF MATING COVERS IDENTICAL TO SAID CASING HAVING A PAIR OF MATING COVERS IDENTICAL TO THE MATING COVERS OF THE MALE HALF, AND SAID FEMALE CONTACT MEMBERS HAVING WIRE CONNECTING MEANS WITHIN THE CASING AND SOCKETS WITHIN THE CASING FOR RECEIVING SAID PRONGS, ONE OF THE SAID SOCKETS BEING LARGER THAN THE OTHER, A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING SLOT IN EACH FEMALE CONTACT MEMBER, SELF WIPING MEANS FOR EACH FEMALE CONTACT MEMBER INCLUDING A SPING BIASED ARM EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY TO EACH FEMALE CONTACT MEMBER AND RECEIVED IN EACH SLOT AND PROJECTING INTO THE SOCKET THEREOF TO WIPINGLY ENGAGE EACH MALE CONTACT MEMBER UPON ASSEMBLY OF THE HALVES, EACH CONTACT MEMBER HAVING INSIGNIA THEREON IDENTIFYING THE MATERIAL THEREOF, AND VIEWING PORTS IN THE CASINGS ALIGNED WITH THE INSIGNIA FOR POSITIVELY DETERMINING THE CONTACT MEMBER MATERIAL.
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |