US3249906A
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Thermocouple connector
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-03-08
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1985-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stillmaker Richard Barnard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/533; H01R13/58; H01R13/595; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HALF COMPRISING, A HOLLOW CASING, AN INSERT MEMBER REMOVABLY INSERTED WITHIN SAID CASING THROUGH AN OPEN END THEREOF, A PAIR OF CONTACT MEMBERS ON SAID INSERT MEMBER AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM EACH OTHER AT ALL TIMES, RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, SAID RESILIENT MEANS AND SAID CONTACT MEMBERS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE WHEN THE INSERT IS REMOVED FROM THE CASING FOR THE INSERTION OF A PAIR OF LEADS RESPECTIVELY THEREBETWEEN, THE PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS ENGAGED BY SAID LEADS EXTENDING A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE LEADS AND SAID RESILIENT MEANS BEING DISPOSED TO EXERT A PRESSURE PROGRESSIVELY APPLIED AT A LOW RATE, PREVENTING UNDUE STRESS CONCENTRATIONS IN THE LEADS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HALF COMPRISING, A HOLLOW CASING, AN INSERT MEMBER REMOVABLY INSERTED WITHIN SAID CASING THROUGH AN OPEN END THEREOF, A PAIR OF CONTACT MEMBERS ON SAID INSERT MEMBER AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM EACH OTHER AT ALL TIMES, RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, SAID RESILIENT MEANS AND SAID CONTACT MEMBERS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE WHEN THE INSERT IS REMOVED FROM THE CASING FOR THE INSERTION OF A PAIR OF LEADS RESPECTIVELY THEREBETWEEN, THE PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS ENGAGED BY SAID LEADS EXTENDING A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE LEADS AND SAID RESILIENT MEANS BEING DISPOSED TO EXERT A PRESSURE PROGRESSIVELY APPLIED AT A LOW RATE, PREVENTING UNDUE STRESS CONCENTRATIONS IN THE LEADS.
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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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |