US3244796A
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Mineral-insulated cable connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-12
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank B Stark
- 👤 Ronald C Laudig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A DEVICE FOR TERMINATING AT A CABLE BOX AND THE LIKE, A MINERAL-INSULATED METAL-SHEATH CABLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONDUCTOR, WHICH DEVICE COMPRISES A LEAD FOR EACH CONDUCTOR SPLICED ONTO A SHORT BARED PORTION OF THE CORRESPONDING CONDUCTOR, A RESILIENT INSULATING SPACER INDIVIDUALLY ENCLOSING, MECHANICALLY SUPPORTING, AND DIELECTRICALLY SEPARATING WITHIN LONGITUDINAL PASSAGES SAID SPLICED CONNECTIONS FROM EACH OTHER AND ANY FURTHER ADJACENT CONDUCTING MATERIAL, A COPPER SHELL FORMED WITH A CYLINDRICAL NECK PORTION EXTENDING BACK OVER SAID CABLE AND SEALINGLY CRIMPED THERETO AND WITH A CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION HAVING ITS FREE END CURBED INWARDLY SUFFICIENT TO CONTAIN SAID RESILIENT SPACER WITHIN SAID BODY PORTION WHILE LEAVING A GENEROUS ACCESS ORIFICE FOR SAID LEADS AND FURTHER SAID BODY PORTION BEING CRIMPED TO FORM THE RESILIENT SPACER INTO ANY SUBSTANTIAL REMAINING VOIDS WITH THE SHELL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A DEVICE FOR TERMINATING AT A CABLE BOX AND THE LIKE, A MINERAL-INSULATED METAL-SHEATH CABLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE CONDUCTOR, WHICH DEVICE COMPRISES A LEAD FOR EACH CONDUCTOR SPLICED ONTO A SHORT BARED PORTION OF THE CORRESPONDING CONDUCTOR, A RESILIENT INSULATING SPACER INDIVIDUALLY ENCLOSING, MECHANICALLY SUPPORTING, AND DIELECTRICALLY SEPARATING WITHIN LONGITUDINAL PASSAGES SAID SPLICED CONNECTIONS FROM EACH OTHER AND ANY FURTHER ADJACENT CONDUCTING MATERIAL, A COPPER SHELL FORMED WITH A CYLINDRICAL NECK PORTION EXTENDING BACK OVER SAID CABLE AND SEALINGLY CRIMPED THERETO AND WITH A CYLINDRICAL BODY PORTION HAVING ITS FREE END CURBED INWARDLY SUFFICIENT TO CONTAIN SAID RESILIENT SPACER WITHIN SAID BODY PORTION WHILE LEAVING A GENEROUS ACCESS ORIFICE FOR SAID LEADS AND FURTHER SAID BODY PORTION BEING CRIMPED TO FORM THE RESILIENT SPACER INTO ANY SUBSTANTIAL REMAINING VOIDS WITH THE SHELL.
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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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |