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Electronic circuit package utilizing cams for circuit connections
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1964-04-23
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter T Drugan
- 👤 Jr John S Hagen
- 👤 Goodwin J Smith
- 👤 John G Trautman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/52; H01R12/523
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PACKAGE OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A RACK HAVING A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS WITH PARALLEL SIDE WALLS TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF CIRCUIT CHASSIS, EACH CHASSIS HAVING TWO OF ITS OPPOSITE SIDES ARRANGED PARALLEL FOR SLIDABLE ENTRY BETWEEN THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID COMPARTMENTS, HAVING ELECTRIC CIRCUITS CONTAINED WITHIN IT, AND HAVING CONNECTING TERMINAL MEANS AT ITS INNER END TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH A STATIONARY COOPERATING CONNECTING MEANS IN SAID RACK AS THE CHASSIS IS INSERTED IN ITS COMPARTMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A TERMINAL ACCESS FRAME SECURED ALONG EACH OF THE PARALLEL SIDES OF SAID CHASSIS, EACH FRAME INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONTACT SPRINGS CONNECTED TO SAID ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, CAM SHAFTS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID RACK WITH THEIR AXES OF ROTATION PARALLEL TO THE PARALLEL SIDES OF THE CHASSIS, A PLU-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PACKAGE OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A RACK HAVING A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS WITH PARALLEL SIDE WALLS TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF CIRCUIT CHASSIS, EACH CHASSIS HAVING TWO OF ITS OPPOSITE SIDES ARRANGED PARALLEL FOR SLIDABLE ENTRY BETWEEN THE SIDE WALLS OF SAID COMPARTMENTS, HAVING ELECTRIC CIRCUITS CONTAINED WITHIN IT, AND HAVING CONNECTING TERMINAL MEANS AT ITS INNER END TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH A STATIONARY COOPERATING CONNECTING MEANS IN SAID RACK AS THE CHASSIS IS INSERTED IN ITS COMPARTMENT, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A TERMINAL ACCESS FRAME SECURED ALONG EACH OF THE PARALLEL SIDES OF SAID CHASSIS, EACH FRAME INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONTACT SPRINGS CONNECTED TO SAID ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, CAM SHAFTS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID RACK WITH THEIR AXES OF ROTATION PARALLEL TO THE PARALLEL SIDES OF THE CHASSIS, A PLU-
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |