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US3293591A
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Sub-miniature electrical plug
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-06-22
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1984-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Clarence A Mayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/28; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
AN ELECTRICAL PLUG STRUCTURE HAVING PRONG MEANS READILY INSERTABLE AND REPLACEABLE, COMPRISING, A BOXSHAPED MAIN BODY PORTION ENTIRELY OF MOLDABLE INSULATING MATERIAL INTEGRAL WITH OPPOSITE SIDEWALLS EACH INTERNALLY UNDERCUT FOR A TAB LOCK GROOVING IN LOCATIONS PARALLEL TO EXTERNAL FLANGING EXTENDING LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FOR REMOVAL OF PLUG STRUCTURE FROM MATING SOCKET INSTALLATION, A LID PORTION HAVING OPPOSITE OUTWARD LOCKING TAB PROJECTIONS MATING WITH SAID GROOVING, A REDUCED THICKNESS HINGE PORTION INTEGRAL BETWEEN SAID LID PORTION AND SAID BOXSHAPED MAIN BODY PORTION, AND A PRESSURE FOOT MEANS CARRIED INTEGRALLY ALONG ONE SIDE OF SAID LID PORTION FOR WIRE ENGAGEMENT AND LATERAL DISPLACEMENT THEREOF TO INSURE AGAINST SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN ADJACENT PRONG MEANS AND TO PERMIT WIRE STRAIN RELIEF LATERALLY THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
AN ELECTRICAL PLUG STRUCTURE HAVING PRONG MEANS READILY INSERTABLE AND REPLACEABLE, COMPRISING, A BOXSHAPED MAIN BODY PORTION ENTIRELY OF MOLDABLE INSULATING MATERIAL INTEGRAL WITH OPPOSITE SIDEWALLS EACH INTERNALLY UNDERCUT FOR A TAB LOCK GROOVING IN LOCATIONS PARALLEL TO EXTERNAL FLANGING EXTENDING LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FOR REMOVAL OF PLUG STRUCTURE FROM MATING SOCKET INSTALLATION, A LID PORTION HAVING OPPOSITE OUTWARD LOCKING TAB PROJECTIONS MATING WITH SAID GROOVING, A REDUCED THICKNESS HINGE PORTION INTEGRAL BETWEEN SAID LID PORTION AND SAID BOXSHAPED MAIN BODY PORTION, AND A PRESSURE FOOT MEANS CARRIED INTEGRALLY ALONG ONE SIDE OF SAID LID PORTION FOR WIRE ENGAGEMENT AND LATERAL DISPLACEMENT THEREOF TO INSURE AGAINST SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN ADJACENT PRONG MEANS AND TO PERMIT WIRE STRAIN RELIEF LATERALLY THEREOF.
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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |