US3230495A
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Electrical connector with sealed contacts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-14
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace R Warwick
- 👤 Viron E Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R3/00; H01R3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A STATIONARY CASING HAVING A BORE THEREIN, A METALLIC CUP FITTED COMPLETELY WITHIN THE BORE AND FILLED WITH MERCURY, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM COMPOSED OF INSULATING MATERIAL SEALING THE MERCURY WITHIN SAID CUP, A STOPPER FOR SAID BORE AND HAVING AN ELONGATED POINTED PIN PROTRUDING THEREFROM IN THE MANNER TO PUNCTURE SAID DIAPHRAGM AND CONTACT THE MERCURY WHEN THE STOPPER IS INSERTED INTO SAID BORE, THE OTHER END OF SAID PIN BEING EXPOSED FOR ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THERETO, AND A SECOND PIN ON SAID CUP FOR ESTABLISHING AN EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING A STATIONARY CASING HAVING A BORE THEREIN, A METALLIC CUP FITTED COMPLETELY WITHIN THE BORE AND FILLED WITH MERCURY, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM COMPOSED OF INSULATING MATERIAL SEALING THE MERCURY WITHIN SAID CUP, A STOPPER FOR SAID BORE AND HAVING AN ELONGATED POINTED PIN PROTRUDING THEREFROM IN THE MANNER TO PUNCTURE SAID DIAPHRAGM AND CONTACT THE MERCURY WHEN THE STOPPER IS INSERTED INTO SAID BORE, THE OTHER END OF SAID PIN BEING EXPOSED FOR ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THERETO, AND A SECOND PIN ON SAID CUP FOR ESTABLISHING AN EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION THERETO.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |