US3335391A
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Umbilical connector lock mechanism
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1964-02-03
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1984-02-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Harold J Prow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/633; H01R13/635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WHICH COMPRISES A PAIR OF INTERENGAGEABLE CONNECTOR MEMBERS EACH HAVING A CONTACT, THE CONTACTS BEING MATEABLE UPON INTERENGAGEABLE OF THE MEMBERS TO COMPLETE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THROUGH THE CONNECTOR, AND PRIMARY LOCKING MEANS RELEASABLY LOCKING THE MEMBERS TOGETHER COMPRISING A CATCH IN ONE MEMBER AND LOCK MECHANISM IN THE OTHER MEMBER RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CATCH, SAID LOCK MECHANISM INCLUDING LOCK STRUCTURE MOVABLE FROM A LOCKING POSITION TO A RELEASE POSITION AND A PLURALITY OF SPRING MEMBERS HAVING DIFFERENT RESONANT FREQUENCIES IN SAID LOCK MECHANISM BIASING SAID LOCK STRUCTURE TOWARD ITS LOCKING POSITION, AND PILOT RELEASE MECHANISM IN SAID OTHER MEMBER COMPRISING NORMALLY STRESSED, RESILIENT ENERGY STORAGE MEANS, PILOT LOCKING MEANS RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID ENERGY STORAGE MEANS IN ITS STRESSED CONDITION, AND SHOULDER MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LOCK STRUCTURE AND MOVABLE BY SAID ENERGY STORAGE MEANS UPON THE RELEASE OF SAID PILOT LOCKING MEANS TO DRIVE THE LOCK STRUCTURE FROM ITS LOCKING POSITION TO ITS RELEASE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WHICH COMPRISES A PAIR OF INTERENGAGEABLE CONNECTOR MEMBERS EACH HAVING A CONTACT, THE CONTACTS BEING MATEABLE UPON INTERENGAGEABLE OF THE MEMBERS TO COMPLETE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THROUGH THE CONNECTOR, AND PRIMARY LOCKING MEANS RELEASABLY LOCKING THE MEMBERS TOGETHER COMPRISING A CATCH IN ONE MEMBER AND LOCK MECHANISM IN THE OTHER MEMBER RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CATCH, SAID LOCK MECHANISM INCLUDING LOCK STRUCTURE MOVABLE FROM A LOCKING POSITION TO A RELEASE POSITION AND A PLURALITY OF SPRING MEMBERS HAVING DIFFERENT RESONANT FREQUENCIES IN SAID LOCK MECHANISM BIASING SAID LOCK STRUCTURE TOWARD ITS LOCKING POSITION, AND PILOT RELEASE MECHANISM IN SAID OTHER MEMBER COMPRISING NORMALLY STRESSED, RESILIENT ENERGY STORAGE MEANS, PILOT LOCKING MEANS RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID ENERGY STORAGE MEANS IN ITS STRESSED CONDITION, AND SHOULDER MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID LOCK STRUCTURE AND MOVABLE BY SAID ENERGY STORAGE MEANS UPON THE RELEASE OF SAID PILOT LOCKING MEANS TO DRIVE THE LOCK STRUCTURE FROM ITS LOCKING POSITION TO ITS RELEASE POSITION.
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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |