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US3312931A
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Electrical connector and housing
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-23
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1984-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432; H01R13/56; H01R13/567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PINTYPE CONDUCTOR, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF U-SHAPED MEMBERS, DISPOSED PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING AN INSIDE LEG AND AN OUTSIDE LEG CONNECTED BY A BIGHT, THE INSIDE LEGS OF SAID MEMBERS EXTENDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE A PIN IN RESILIENT FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT, A RING-SHAPED MEMBER RESILIENTLY SECURED TO SAID U-SHAPED MEMBERS ADJACENT THE BIGHTS THEREOF BY ROOT PORTIONS, THE OPENING OF THE RING BEING IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE PIN-RECEIVING AXIS OF SAID INSIDE LEGS, A PROBE MEANS ON ONE SIDE OF SAID RING-SHAPED MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBERS TO AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PINTYPE CONDUCTOR, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF U-SHAPED MEMBERS, DISPOSED PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING AN INSIDE LEG AND AN OUTSIDE LEG CONNECTED BY A BIGHT, THE INSIDE LEGS OF SAID MEMBERS EXTENDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE A PIN IN RESILIENT FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT, A RING-SHAPED MEMBER RESILIENTLY SECURED TO SAID U-SHAPED MEMBERS ADJACENT THE BIGHTS THEREOF BY ROOT PORTIONS, THE OPENING OF THE RING BEING IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE PIN-RECEIVING AXIS OF SAID INSIDE LEGS, A PROBE MEANS ON ONE SIDE OF SAID RING-SHAPED MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBERS TO AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR.
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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |