US3315040A
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Retractile cord grommet for telephone subscriber hand sets
Assignee: General Cable Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-29
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1983-10-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Brorein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:14
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A GROMMET FOR A TELEPHONE HAND SET INCLUDING A SLEEVE MADE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH AND HAVING A MAIN BODY PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM RADIAL THICKNESS, AND HAVING AN INNER END PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM RADIAL THICKNESS EXTENDING BEYOND THE BODY PORTION AND WITH AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER LESS THAN THAT OF THE BODY PORTION FOR RECEIVING A STAY BAND TO CLAMP THE GROMMET TO A JACKET OF A CORD CONTAINED WITHIN THE GROMMET.
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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |