US3264599A
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Connector block assembly
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-03
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1985-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kinkaid Robert John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/724; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A PLUG CONTACT BLOCK FOR COOPERATION WITH A SOCKETCONTACT BLOCK HAVING MATING CONTACT ELEMENTS COMPRISING AN ARRAY OF SIDE-BY-SIDE SPACED METALLIC CONDUCTORS SUPPORTED IN A BLOCK OF INSULATING MATERIAL, EACH CONDUCTOR TERMINATING IN A CONTACT MEMBER PROJECTING THROUGH A FLAT FACE OF THE BLOCK, SAID CONTACT MEMBER BEING GENERALLY OF SOLID RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BUT HAVING ROUNDED CORNERS ON ONE SIDE, THE SURFACE OF SAID ONE SIDE BETWEEN THE ROUNDED CORNERS BEING FLAT AND CONSTITUTING THE MAJOR PART OF THE WIDTH OF THE CONTACT MEMBER, AND EXTERNAL CIRCUIT ENGAGING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID CONDUCTORS AND PROJECTING FROM ANOTHER FACE OF SAID BLOCK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A PLUG CONTACT BLOCK FOR COOPERATION WITH A SOCKETCONTACT BLOCK HAVING MATING CONTACT ELEMENTS COMPRISING AN ARRAY OF SIDE-BY-SIDE SPACED METALLIC CONDUCTORS SUPPORTED IN A BLOCK OF INSULATING MATERIAL, EACH CONDUCTOR TERMINATING IN A CONTACT MEMBER PROJECTING THROUGH A FLAT FACE OF THE BLOCK, SAID CONTACT MEMBER BEING GENERALLY OF SOLID RECTANGULAR CROSS-SECTION BUT HAVING ROUNDED CORNERS ON ONE SIDE, THE SURFACE OF SAID ONE SIDE BETWEEN THE ROUNDED CORNERS BEING FLAT AND CONSTITUTING THE MAJOR PART OF THE WIDTH OF THE CONTACT MEMBER, AND EXTERNAL CIRCUIT ENGAGING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID CONDUCTORS AND PROJECTING FROM ANOTHER FACE OF SAID BLOCK.
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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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |