US3275968A
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Connector for a flexible flat cable
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-23
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mccaughey William Stephen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/777; H01R13/00; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A PLUG TERMINATION FOR A FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE, SAID CABLE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTORS IN SIDE-BY-SIDE PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH CONDUCTOR BEING SURROUNDED BY INSULATING MATERIAL, AN END PORTION OF SAID CABLE BEING FOLDED ALONG A FOLD LINE EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID CABLE WHEREBY SAID END PORTION COMPRISES TWO GROUP OF PARALLEL CONDUCTORS DISPOSED IN AT LEAST TWO COEXTENSIVE PLANES, SAID CABLE FAIRING FROM A FLAT CONDITION, IN WHICH SAID CONDUCTORS ARE PARALLEL AND CO-PLANAR, TO SAID FOLDED CONDITION, SPACER MEANS BETWEEN SAID COEXTENSIVE PLANES, THE END PORTIONS OF SAID CONDUCTORS BEING SECURED TO, AND SUPPORTED BY, SAID SPACER MEANS, A CYLINDRICAL SUPPORT IN SURROUNDING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID SPACER AND SAID END PORTIONS OF CABLE, COUPLING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, SAID COUPLING MEANS AND SAID END PORTIONS EXTENDING BEYOND SAID CYLINDRICAL SUPPORT,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A PLUG TERMINATION FOR A FLEXIBLE FLAT CABLE, SAID CABLE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CONDUCTORS IN SIDE-BY-SIDE PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH CONDUCTOR BEING SURROUNDED BY INSULATING MATERIAL, AN END PORTION OF SAID CABLE BEING FOLDED ALONG A FOLD LINE EXTENDING PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID CABLE WHEREBY SAID END PORTION COMPRISES TWO GROUP OF PARALLEL CONDUCTORS DISPOSED IN AT LEAST TWO COEXTENSIVE PLANES, SAID CABLE FAIRING FROM A FLAT CONDITION, IN WHICH SAID CONDUCTORS ARE PARALLEL AND CO-PLANAR, TO SAID FOLDED CONDITION, SPACER MEANS BETWEEN SAID COEXTENSIVE PLANES, THE END PORTIONS OF SAID CONDUCTORS BEING SECURED TO, AND SUPPORTED BY, SAID SPACER MEANS, A CYLINDRICAL SUPPORT IN SURROUNDING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID SPACER AND SAID END PORTIONS OF CABLE, COUPLING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT, SAID COUPLING MEANS AND SAID END PORTIONS EXTENDING BEYOND SAID CYLINDRICAL SUPPORT,
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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |