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Cable and connector therefor
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1964-08-10
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1984-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Elm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/08; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67; H01R12/675; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445; H01R4/245; H01R4/2454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN COMBINATION A FLAT CABLE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS IN SPACED SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATIONSHIP WITHIN AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PLASTIC INSULATING BODY, AND A PLURALITY OF CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES EACH COMPRISING COMPLEMENTARY BASE AND BODY MEMBERS ENGAGING OPPOSITE SURFACES OF SAID FLAT BODY, CONNECTOR MEMBERS EFFECTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID CONDUCTORS, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE ASSOCIATED COMPLEMENTARY BASE AND BODY MEMBERS OF SAID ASSEMBLIES TO HOLD SAID MEMBERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLAT BODY AND TO ALINE SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, SAID ASSEMBLIES BEING STACKED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER WITH A PORTION OF THE FLAT CABLE INTERPOSED THEREBETWEEN, AT LEAST ONE OF THE BASE AND BODY MEMBERS OF ONE OF SAID STACKED ASSEMBLIES BEING FORMED WITH SPACER MEANS TO ENGAGE THE NEXT ADJACENT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN SAID ENGAGED ASSEMBLY SPACED THEREFROM A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID FLAT BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN COMBINATION A FLAT CABLE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS IN SPACED SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATIONSHIP WITHIN AN ELONGATED SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PLASTIC INSULATING BODY, AND A PLURALITY OF CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES EACH COMPRISING COMPLEMENTARY BASE AND BODY MEMBERS ENGAGING OPPOSITE SURFACES OF SAID FLAT BODY, CONNECTOR MEMBERS EFFECTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID CONDUCTORS, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE ASSOCIATED COMPLEMENTARY BASE AND BODY MEMBERS OF SAID ASSEMBLIES TO HOLD SAID MEMBERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FLAT BODY AND TO ALINE SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS WITH SAID ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, SAID ASSEMBLIES BEING STACKED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER WITH A PORTION OF THE FLAT CABLE INTERPOSED THEREBETWEEN, AT LEAST ONE OF THE BASE AND BODY MEMBERS OF ONE OF SAID STACKED ASSEMBLIES BEING FORMED WITH SPACER MEANS TO ENGAGE THE NEXT ADJACENT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN SAID ENGAGED ASSEMBLY SPACED THEREFROM A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID FLAT BODY.
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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |