US3270314A
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Split pin contact with protective shroud
Assignee: United Carr Inc
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Filing: 1964-08-03
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis G Kohanek
- 👤 Richard B Chess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/15; H01R13/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING: (A) A SOCKET CONTACT HAVING A CYLINDRICAL BORE OF ONE DIAMETER; (B) A SPLIT PIN CONTACT INCLUDING A ROUNDED HEAD OF A SOMEWHAT LARGER DIAMETER THAN SAID ONE DIAMETER, (C) SAID HEAD HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLOTS FORMING INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS, (D) A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT SHANK ELEMENTS EACH HAVING AN END CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID SEGMENTS, (E) SAID SLOTS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SHANK ELEMENTS, (F) THE DIFFERENCE IN SAID DIAMETERS BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF EACH SLOT, AND (G) A SHROUD MEMBER ENCIRCLING SAID SHANK ELEMENTS AND RESTRAINING SAID SHANK ELEMENTS FROM BEING DEFLECTED OUTWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER BUT ALLOWING SAID SHANK ELEMENTS TO BE DEFLECTED INWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR COMPRISING: (A) A SOCKET CONTACT HAVING A CYLINDRICAL BORE OF ONE DIAMETER; (B) A SPLIT PIN CONTACT INCLUDING A ROUNDED HEAD OF A SOMEWHAT LARGER DIAMETER THAN SAID ONE DIAMETER, (C) SAID HEAD HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLOTS FORMING INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS, (D) A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT SHANK ELEMENTS EACH HAVING AN END CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID SEGMENTS, (E) SAID SLOTS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SHANK ELEMENTS, (F) THE DIFFERENCE IN SAID DIAMETERS BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF EACH SLOT, AND (G) A SHROUD MEMBER ENCIRCLING SAID SHANK ELEMENTS AND RESTRAINING SAID SHANK ELEMENTS FROM BEING DEFLECTED OUTWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER BUT ALLOWING SAID SHANK ELEMENTS TO BE DEFLECTED INWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE603260C
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |