US3296361A
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Universally self-adjusting fitting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-05
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1984-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel M Markland
- 👤 Orval H Lampton
- 👤 Joe J Urrabaz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R35/00; H01R35/02; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A FITTING FOR CONNECTING TWO LONGITUDINALLY SPACED METALLIC CONDUITS OF AN ELECTRICAL RACEWAY SYSTEM, COMPRISING TWO UNIVERSALLY SELF-ADJUSTING JOINTS, EACH INCLUDING A METALLIC OUTER MEMBER HAVING MEANS AT ONE END FOR CONNECTION TO ONE OF SAID CONDUITS, ITS OPPOSITE END TERMINATING IN AN ELONGATED, OPEN, RADIALLY ENLARGED CYLINDRICAL SOCKET, A COMMON TUBULAR METALLIC INNER MEMBER OF SUBSTANTIALLY LESS DIAMETER THAN THAT OF SAID SOCKETS, OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID INNER MEMBER BEING TELESCOPICALLY INSERTED IN RESPECTIVE SOCKETS, SAID INSERTED ENDS BEING RADIALLY BOUNDED BY SUBSTANTIALLY BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM HEADS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID INNER MEMBER AND THE INNER WALLS OF RESPECTIVE SOCKETS, PERIPHERAL SEALS ON SAID HEADS IN LONGITUDINAL AND ROTARY SLIDING RELATION TO RESPECTIVE SOCKETS, WHEREBY SAID INNER MEMBER IS RELATIVELY ADJUSTABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID OUTER MEMBERS, BOTH LONGITUDINALLY AND UNIVERSALLY, AND MEANS ELECTRICALLY BONDING SAID OUTER MEMBERS TO SAID COMMON INNER MEMBER TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICALLY CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH THE RACEWAY SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A FITTING FOR CONNECTING TWO LONGITUDINALLY SPACED METALLIC CONDUITS OF AN ELECTRICAL RACEWAY SYSTEM, COMPRISING TWO UNIVERSALLY SELF-ADJUSTING JOINTS, EACH INCLUDING A METALLIC OUTER MEMBER HAVING MEANS AT ONE END FOR CONNECTION TO ONE OF SAID CONDUITS, ITS OPPOSITE END TERMINATING IN AN ELONGATED, OPEN, RADIALLY ENLARGED CYLINDRICAL SOCKET, A COMMON TUBULAR METALLIC INNER MEMBER OF SUBSTANTIALLY LESS DIAMETER THAN THAT OF SAID SOCKETS, OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID INNER MEMBER BEING TELESCOPICALLY INSERTED IN RESPECTIVE SOCKETS, SAID INSERTED ENDS BEING RADIALLY BOUNDED BY SUBSTANTIALLY BALL-SHAPED FULCRUM HEADS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID INNER MEMBER AND THE INNER WALLS OF RESPECTIVE SOCKETS, PERIPHERAL SEALS ON SAID HEADS IN LONGITUDINAL AND ROTARY SLIDING RELATION TO RESPECTIVE SOCKETS, WHEREBY SAID INNER MEMBER IS RELATIVELY ADJUSTABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID OUTER MEMBERS, BOTH LONGITUDINALLY AND UNIVERSALLY, AND MEANS ELECTRICALLY BONDING SAID OUTER MEMBERS TO SAID COMMON INNER MEMBER TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICALLY CONTINUOUS PATH THROUGH THE RACEWAY SYSTEM.
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) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |