US3329928A
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Adjustable wedge-type electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-01
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1984-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Broske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R4/5083; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/04; F16G11/044; F16G11/046; H01R4/08; H01R43/00; H01R43/027; H01R43/0275; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7062; Y10T403/7064; Y10T403/7066; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7129; Y10T403/7135; Y10T403/7141; Y10T403/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A DEVICE FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A C-SHAPED BODY MEMBER, A WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER, AND A WEDGE MEMBER, SAID BODY MEMBER COMPRISING A WALL PORTION, WITH CONVERGING SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG TWO OPPOSING EDGES, SAID WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED LEGS, INCLUDING A FIRST SURFACE ON ONE OF SAID LEGS DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE INNER SURFACE OF ONE SIDE PORTION, AND A SECOND SURFACE ON THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE SECOND SIDE PORTION, SAID LEGS BEING CONNECTED TOGETHER AT ONE END BY A CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION, SAID CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION BEING NARROWER THAN THE LEGS, WHEREBY THE CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION CONSTITUTES AN AXIS OF BENDING, AND SAID WEDGE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN BETWEEN THE LEGS OF THE WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER TO SPREAD THE LEGS OF SAID WIREGRIPPING MEMBER AND LOCK SAID DEVICE TO ELECTRICAL WIRES DISPOSED BETWEEN THE INNER SURFACES OF THE WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER AND THE RESPECTIVE SURFACES OF THE SIDES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
A DEVICE FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A C-SHAPED BODY MEMBER, A WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER, AND A WEDGE MEMBER, SAID BODY MEMBER COMPRISING A WALL PORTION, WITH CONVERGING SIDE PORTIONS EXTENDING AXIALLY ALONG TWO OPPOSING EDGES, SAID WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED LEGS, INCLUDING A FIRST SURFACE ON ONE OF SAID LEGS DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE INNER SURFACE OF ONE SIDE PORTION, AND A SECOND SURFACE ON THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE SECOND SIDE PORTION, SAID LEGS BEING CONNECTED TOGETHER AT ONE END BY A CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION, SAID CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION BEING NARROWER THAN THE LEGS, WHEREBY THE CONNECTING BRIDGE PORTION CONSTITUTES AN AXIS OF BENDING, AND SAID WEDGE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN BETWEEN THE LEGS OF THE WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER TO SPREAD THE LEGS OF SAID WIREGRIPPING MEMBER AND LOCK SAID DEVICE TO ELECTRICAL WIRES DISPOSED BETWEEN THE INNER SURFACES OF THE WIRE-GRIPPING MEMBER AND THE RESPECTIVE SURFACES OF THE SIDES.
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |