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Rivet for welded electrical connections
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-25
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Mawney
- 👤 Louis C Beggs
- 👤 Robert A Renaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/02; H01R4/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION: A SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT HAVING A DEFORMED PORTION THEREIN RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SNAP ACTION; SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT PROVIDING AN APERTURE; AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RIVET INCLUDING A SHANK PORTION; SAID RIVET HAVING A WELD PROJECTION MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH ONE SIDE OF SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT; SAID SHANK DISPOSED IN SAID APERTURE AND INCLUDING A PORTION ADJACENT ITS FREE END PROJECTING BEYOND AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT AND SAID WELD PROJECTION MEANS; AND AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER WELDED TO THE PROJECTING PORTION OF SAID SHANK ADJACENT AND SPACED FROM THE SAID OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT, THE APERTURE BEING LARGER THAN THE CROSS SECTION OF THE SHANK PORTION SUCH THAT THE SHANK PORTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PORTION OF THE THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT DEFINING THE APERTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION: A SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT HAVING A DEFORMED PORTION THEREIN RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SNAP ACTION; SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT PROVIDING AN APERTURE; AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RIVET INCLUDING A SHANK PORTION; SAID RIVET HAVING A WELD PROJECTION MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH ONE SIDE OF SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT; SAID SHANK DISPOSED IN SAID APERTURE AND INCLUDING A PORTION ADJACENT ITS FREE END PROJECTING BEYOND AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT AND SAID WELD PROJECTION MEANS; AND AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER WELDED TO THE PROJECTING PORTION OF SAID SHANK ADJACENT AND SPACED FROM THE SAID OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT, THE APERTURE BEING LARGER THAN THE CROSS SECTION OF THE SHANK PORTION SUCH THAT THE SHANK PORTION IS SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PORTION OF THE THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT DEFINING THE APERTURE.
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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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |