US3238495A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1964-04-17
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-04-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James C Lanius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/38; H01R4/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A TERMINAL CLAMP FOR REMOVABLY SECURING THE END OF AT LEAST ONE CONDUCTOR TO AN APERTURED WORKPIECE COMPRISING A U-SHAPED CLIP AND A TERMINAL CLAMPING PLATE EACH BEING PREASSEMBLED TO A ROTARY THREADED FASTENER, SAID TERMINAL CLAMPING PLATE BEING NESTABLY RECEIVED WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED CLIP AND ADAPTED TO TEETER ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID ROTARY THREADED FASTENER, AND SAID TERMINAL CLAMPING PLATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID WORKPIECE FORMING A PASSAGEWAY THEREBETWEEN FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE END OF SAID TERMINAL, THE ROTATION OF SAID FASTENER AND THE MATING ENGAGEMENT OF THE THREADS THEREOF WITH THE APERTURE OF SAID WORKPIECE MOVING SAID CLAMPING MEANS IN JUXTAPOSED RELATION TO SAID WORKPIECE TO ACCOMPLISH PRESSURE CLAMPING OF SAID CONDUCTOR AND ASSURE A GOOD ELECTRICAL CONTACT.
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 |