US3321733A
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High voltage and altitude connector means
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1964-04-03
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Granted: 1967-05-23
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Expires: 1984-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas John Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RIGID TUBULAR MEMBER OF INSULATING MATERIAL, A CONTACT ELEMENT DISPOSED AT ONE END OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND SEALED THEREIN, AN INSULATED CONDUCTOR MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING A CONTACT MEMBER AFFIXED TO A CONDUCTOR CORE THEREOF FOR MATING ENGAGEMENT AT SAID ONE END WITH SAID CONTACT ELEMENT, THE INSULATION OF SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN END OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO THE CLOSED END AND COMPLETELY FILLING THIS INTERIOR SPACE AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENVELOPING SAID CONTACT ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM SAID ONE END, A TUBULAR PIECE OF MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND SAID INSULATED CONDUCTOR MEANS AND INCLUDES A GAP THEREIN TO ALLOW SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS TO BE READILY INSERTED WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND TO PERMIT AIR TO READILY ESCAPE FROM SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, AND CAP MEMBER MEANS ON SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO MAINTAIN SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS IN POSITION IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RIGID TUBULAR MEMBER OF INSULATING MATERIAL, A CONTACT ELEMENT DISPOSED AT ONE END OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND SEALED THEREIN, AN INSULATED CONDUCTOR MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING A CONTACT MEMBER AFFIXED TO A CONDUCTOR CORE THEREOF FOR MATING ENGAGEMENT AT SAID ONE END WITH SAID CONTACT ELEMENT, THE INSULATION OF SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN END OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO THE CLOSED END AND COMPLETELY FILLING THIS INTERIOR SPACE AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENVELOPING SAID CONTACT ELEMENT EXTENDING FROM SAID ONE END, A TUBULAR PIECE OF MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND SAID INSULATED CONDUCTOR MEANS AND INCLUDES A GAP THEREIN TO ALLOW SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS TO BE READILY INSERTED WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND TO PERMIT AIR TO READILY ESCAPE FROM SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, AND CAP MEMBER MEANS ON SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO MAINTAIN SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS IN POSITION IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER.
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) | 1970-05-22 | 1970-11-21 | 1971-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-22 | 1974-11-21 | 1975-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-22 | 1978-11-21 | 1979-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |