US3278889A
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Terminal connectors for wire wound ignition cables
Assignee: Essex Wire Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-17
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1984-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard A Elliott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/18; H01R4/20; H01R4/183; H01R4/24; H01R4/2495; H01R4/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A TERMINAL CONNECTOR OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED COMPRISING A SHEET METAL MEMBER HAVING A FERRULE-FORMING PORTION AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PORTION, SAID FERRULEFORMING PORTION COMPRISING A TUBE OPEN AT ONE SIDE, SAID TUBE BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE MARGINAL END OF A WIRE WOUND IGNITION CABLE HAVING ONE SIDE OF THE INSULATION THEREOF NOTCHED DOWN TO THE WIRE WINDING THEREOF, THE MARGINAL TERMINAL EDGES OF SAID FERRULE-FORMING PORTION ALONG THE OPEN SIDE THEREOF BEING TURNED INWARDLY OF THE TUBE DIAMETER AND THEREBY CRIMPED INTO THE INSULATION OF THE CABLE OPPOSITE THE NOTCHED SIDE THEREOF TO RETAIN THE CABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FERRULE-FORMING PORTION, AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PORTION OF SAID FERRULE ADJACENT SAID NOTCH BEING DEPRESSED INTO THE NOTCH OF THE CABLE AND INTO INTIMATE SURFACE CONTACT WITH THAT PORTION OF THE WIRE WINDING THEREOF EXPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID NOTCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A TERMINAL CONNECTOR OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED COMPRISING A SHEET METAL MEMBER HAVING A FERRULE-FORMING PORTION AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PORTION, SAID FERRULEFORMING PORTION COMPRISING A TUBE OPEN AT ONE SIDE, SAID TUBE BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE MARGINAL END OF A WIRE WOUND IGNITION CABLE HAVING ONE SIDE OF THE INSULATION THEREOF NOTCHED DOWN TO THE WIRE WINDING THEREOF, THE MARGINAL TERMINAL EDGES OF SAID FERRULE-FORMING PORTION ALONG THE OPEN SIDE THEREOF BEING TURNED INWARDLY OF THE TUBE DIAMETER AND THEREBY CRIMPED INTO THE INSULATION OF THE CABLE OPPOSITE THE NOTCHED SIDE THEREOF TO RETAIN THE CABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FERRULE-FORMING PORTION, AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PORTION OF SAID FERRULE ADJACENT SAID NOTCH BEING DEPRESSED INTO THE NOTCH OF THE CABLE AND INTO INTIMATE SURFACE CONTACT WITH THAT PORTION OF THE WIRE WINDING THEREOF EXPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID NOTCH.
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |