US3246283A
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Accessible, self-mounting terminal block
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Huska Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A TERMINAL BLOCK INCLUDING: (A) A BODY OF INSULATING MATERIAL WITH A CHAMBER FORMED THEREIN AND WITH AN OPENING INTO SAID CHAMBER, (B) AND CLAMP MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A CONDUCTOR ENTERED THROUGH SAID OPENING AND COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED BUS FIXEDLY OCCUPYING THE CHAMBER, A STIRRUP-SHAPED PART MOVABLY OCCUPYING THE CHAMBER AND WITH A JAW UNDERLYING THE BUS AND WITH LEGS AT EITHER SIDE OF THE BUS AND EXTENDING TO A HEAD OVERLYING SAID BUS, AN ELONGATED FACER OVERLYING THE JAW AND OPPOSED TO SAID BUS AND WITH A GUARD DEPENDING THEREFROM TO CLOSE THE OPENING WHEN THE FACER IS OPERATED TOWARD SAID BUS, AND AN OPERATING SCREW ACCESSIBLE THROUGH A SECOND OPENING IN THE BODY TO EXTEND BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BUS TO PULL THE JAW TOWARD SAID BUS AND SAID SCREW HAVING A FLANGE ENGAGED WITH THE CHAMBER WALL TO POSITION SAID SCREW AND CAUSE SAID SCREW TO RETRACT THE JAW AND FACER FROM SAID BUS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A TERMINAL BLOCK INCLUDING: (A) A BODY OF INSULATING MATERIAL WITH A CHAMBER FORMED THEREIN AND WITH AN OPENING INTO SAID CHAMBER, (B) AND CLAMP MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A CONDUCTOR ENTERED THROUGH SAID OPENING AND COMPRISING, AN ELONGATED BUS FIXEDLY OCCUPYING THE CHAMBER, A STIRRUP-SHAPED PART MOVABLY OCCUPYING THE CHAMBER AND WITH A JAW UNDERLYING THE BUS AND WITH LEGS AT EITHER SIDE OF THE BUS AND EXTENDING TO A HEAD OVERLYING SAID BUS, AN ELONGATED FACER OVERLYING THE JAW AND OPPOSED TO SAID BUS AND WITH A GUARD DEPENDING THEREFROM TO CLOSE THE OPENING WHEN THE FACER IS OPERATED TOWARD SAID BUS, AND AN OPERATING SCREW ACCESSIBLE THROUGH A SECOND OPENING IN THE BODY TO EXTEND BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BUS TO PULL THE JAW TOWARD SAID BUS AND SAID SCREW HAVING A FLANGE ENGAGED WITH THE CHAMBER WALL TO POSITION SAID SCREW AND CAUSE SAID SCREW TO RETRACT THE JAW AND FACER FROM SAID BUS.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |