US3333231A
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Receptacle assemblies
Assignee: Rogers Corp
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Filing: 1965-07-12
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence R Travis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, A PAIR OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING BODY MEMBERS WITH THE INSIDE SURFACES THEREOF FITTING TOGETHER TO FORM A LONGITUDINAL APERTURE THEREBETWEEN EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS A PORTION OF THE WIDTH OF THE ASSEMBLY, EACH OF SAID BODY MEMBERS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF TAKEOFF APERTURES SPACED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG AT LEAST ONE OF THE BODY MEMBERS, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID PAIR OF BODY MEMBERS WITHIN SAID LONGITUDINAL APERTURE, EACH OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS INCLUDING A SPRING PORTION AT EACH END THEREOF TO PERMIT AN ELECTRICAL INPUT TO BE APPLIED THERETO AND A U-SHAPED TAKEOFF PORTION ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SPRING PORTIONS, EACH OF SAID TAKEOFF PORTIONS FITTING INTO A CORRESPONDING OF SAID TAKEOFF APERTURES WITH A PORTION OF SAID TAKEOFF PORTIONS APPEARING AT THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE BODY MEMBER SO THAT EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAN BE MADE AT THIS POINT TO EACH OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, A PAIR OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS BEING DISPOSED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER SO THAT THE RESPECTIVE TAKEOFF PORTIONS THEREOF APPEAR ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID ASSEMBLY, AND A CONTACT SECURING MEMBER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF STUD PORTIONS FOR ENGAGING THE CORRESPONDING U-SHAPED TAKEOFF PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS TO SECURE EACH OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS IN PLACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, A PAIR OF ELECTRICALLY INSULATING BODY MEMBERS WITH THE INSIDE SURFACES THEREOF FITTING TOGETHER TO FORM A LONGITUDINAL APERTURE THEREBETWEEN EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS A PORTION OF THE WIDTH OF THE ASSEMBLY, EACH OF SAID BODY MEMBERS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF TAKEOFF APERTURES SPACED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG AT LEAST ONE OF THE BODY MEMBERS, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBERS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID PAIR OF BODY MEMBERS WITHIN SAID LONGITUDINAL APERTURE, EACH OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS INCLUDING A SPRING PORTION AT EACH END THEREOF TO PERMIT AN ELECTRICAL INPUT TO BE APPLIED THERETO AND A U-SHAPED TAKEOFF PORTION ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID SPRING PORTIONS, EACH OF SAID TAKEOFF PORTIONS FITTING INTO A CORRESPONDING OF SAID TAKEOFF APERTURES WITH A PORTION OF SAID TAKEOFF PORTIONS APPEARING AT THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE BODY MEMBER SO THAT EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAN BE MADE AT THIS POINT TO EACH OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS, A PAIR OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS BEING DISPOSED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER SO THAT THE RESPECTIVE TAKEOFF PORTIONS THEREOF APPEAR ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID ASSEMBLY, AND A CONTACT SECURING MEMBER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF STUD PORTIONS FOR ENGAGING THE CORRESPONDING U-SHAPED TAKEOFF PORTIONS OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS TO SECURE EACH OF SAID CONTACT MEMBERS IN PLACE.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |