US3288957A
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Contactor having non-short feature
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-15
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fraley Melvin Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/703; H01R13/7036; G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/02; H01R11/00; H01R11/11; H01R11/18; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/42; H01R24/46; H01R2101/00; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A PLUG CONTACTOR ADAPTED TO CONNECT AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT PATH UPON BEING ENGAGED IN A RECEPTACLE INCLUDING A BODY HAVING AN INSULATING SLEEVE, FIRST AND SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEMBERS FIXED IN SAID SLEEVE AGAINST RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT AND HAVING OVERLAPPING CONTACT SURFACES NORMALLY SPACED APART, THE SAID FIRST MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SLEEVE AND THE SAID SECOND MEMBER TERMINATED TO A LEAD, MEANS SECURED TO SAID BODY AND ACTUATED BY THE BODY BEING INSERTED IN A RECEPTACLE TO DRIVE ONE OF THE SAID MEMBERS IN A RADIAL SENSE TO EFFECT A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS AND THEREBY CONNECT SAID LEAD TO THE FIRST MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SLEEVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A PLUG CONTACTOR ADAPTED TO CONNECT AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT PATH UPON BEING ENGAGED IN A RECEPTACLE INCLUDING A BODY HAVING AN INSULATING SLEEVE, FIRST AND SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEMBERS FIXED IN SAID SLEEVE AGAINST RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT AND HAVING OVERLAPPING CONTACT SURFACES NORMALLY SPACED APART, THE SAID FIRST MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SLEEVE AND THE SAID SECOND MEMBER TERMINATED TO A LEAD, MEANS SECURED TO SAID BODY AND ACTUATED BY THE BODY BEING INSERTED IN A RECEPTACLE TO DRIVE ONE OF THE SAID MEMBERS IN A RADIAL SENSE TO EFFECT A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS AND THEREBY CONNECT SAID LEAD TO THE FIRST MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SLEEVE.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |