US3237905A
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Vertical mounting clamp for cardboard tubular capacitors
Assignee: Duracell Inc USA
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Filing: 1963-11-12
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald A Baker
- 👤 Paul H Forssander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:52
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A UNITARY CLAMP FOR MOUNTING ELECTROLYTIC CARDBOARD TYPE CAPACITOR ON AN APERTURED CHASSIS COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT STRIP OF RESILIENT METAL, SAID STRIP INCLUDING U-SHAPED EXTREMITIES; TONGUE MEANS ON SAID STRIP, SAID TONGUE MEANS USED TO ASSIST IN INTERLOCKING SAID EXTREMITIES EACH WITH THE OTHER TO FORM A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL CLAMP FOR SAID CAPACITOR; CLENCHING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID METAL STRIP AND EXTENDING INTO SAID FORMED CLAMP, SAID MEANS GRIPPING SAID CAPACITOR; AND A PLURALITY OF FINGERS EXTENDING FROM SAID RESILIENT STRIP, SAID FINGERS HAVING RESILIENT BOWED PORTIONS, SAID BOWED PORTIONS OF SAID FINGERS INTERGITTING WITH SAID APERTURES OF SAID CHASSIS TO THEREBY RETAIN SAID CLAMP ON SAID CHASSIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A UNITARY CLAMP FOR MOUNTING ELECTROLYTIC CARDBOARD TYPE CAPACITOR ON AN APERTURED CHASSIS COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT STRIP OF RESILIENT METAL, SAID STRIP INCLUDING U-SHAPED EXTREMITIES; TONGUE MEANS ON SAID STRIP, SAID TONGUE MEANS USED TO ASSIST IN INTERLOCKING SAID EXTREMITIES EACH WITH THE OTHER TO FORM A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL CLAMP FOR SAID CAPACITOR; CLENCHING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID METAL STRIP AND EXTENDING INTO SAID FORMED CLAMP, SAID MEANS GRIPPING SAID CAPACITOR; AND A PLURALITY OF FINGERS EXTENDING FROM SAID RESILIENT STRIP, SAID FINGERS HAVING RESILIENT BOWED PORTIONS, SAID BOWED PORTIONS OF SAID FINGERS INTERGITTING WITH SAID APERTURES OF SAID CHASSIS TO THEREBY RETAIN SAID CLAMP ON SAID CHASSIS.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |