US3236938A
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Compressible electrical connector
Assignee: JASPER BLACKBURN CORP
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Filing: 1963-10-28
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1983-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Toedtman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/183; H01R4/186; H01R4/188; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4983; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A COMPRESSIBLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING (A) A CONNECTOR BODY MADE OF MALLEABLE METAL AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESS, (B) THE BODY BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INTEGRAL TAB, THE TAB BEING BENDABLE OVER THE RECESS, THE LENGTH OF THE TAB BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE RECESS TO ASSURE ENTRY OF THE TAB INTO THE RECESS AND OVERLAPPING OF THE BODY PORTION DEFINING THE RECESS OPPOSITE THE TAB, AND (C) THE TAB INCLUDING A RIDGE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE TAB, THE RIDGE BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A COMPRESSION TOOL UPON APPLYING THE TOOL TO THE CONNECTOR BODY SO THAT THE TAB IS BENT INTO THE RECESS AS THE BODY IS DEFORMED TO CLOSE THE RECESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A COMPRESSIBLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING (A) A CONNECTOR BODY MADE OF MALLEABLE METAL AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESS, (B) THE BODY BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INTEGRAL TAB, THE TAB BEING BENDABLE OVER THE RECESS, THE LENGTH OF THE TAB BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE RECESS TO ASSURE ENTRY OF THE TAB INTO THE RECESS AND OVERLAPPING OF THE BODY PORTION DEFINING THE RECESS OPPOSITE THE TAB, AND (C) THE TAB INCLUDING A RIDGE PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE TAB, THE RIDGE BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A COMPRESSION TOOL UPON APPLYING THE TOOL TO THE CONNECTOR BODY SO THAT THE TAB IS BENT INTO THE RECESS AS THE BODY IS DEFORMED TO CLOSE THE RECESS.
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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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |