US3341801A
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Multiple switch assembly
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-24
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brookman Ronald John
- 👤 Friend Lindsay Carlton
- 👤 Mummey Dale Brice
- 👤 Smith Cletus Talvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:25
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/02; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/62933; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/52; H01R2101/00; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN A CONTACTOR SYSTEM, FIRST AND SECOND COAXIAL CONTACTOR ASSEMBLIES A PLUG AND RECEPTACLE FOR EACH ASSEMBLY, EACH PLUG HAVING INNER AND OUTER CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS AND EACH RECEPTACLE INCLUDING MEANS TO RECEIVE AND LATCH A PLUG THEREIN, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ASSEMBLIES AXIALLY PARALLEL AND IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP AND MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER AND APART TO MAKE OR BREAK CONTACT, THE RECEPTACLES OF THE PLUGS INCLUDING OPPOSITELY ORIENTED PORTIONS ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUND AND SHIELD THE INNER CONDUCTIVE PATHS OF THE ENDS OF BOTH OF THE PLUGS WHEN SAID ASSEMBLIES ARE TOGETHER, ONE OF SAID RECEPTACLES INCLUDING A PORTION FLEXIBLE IN THE SENSE OF MOVEMENT OF SAID ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER AND APART AND INCLUDING AN INSULATING INSERT CARRYING A SPRING CONTACT MEMBER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND COMMON THE INNER CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS OF THE PLUGS DURING SAID MOVEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN A CONTACTOR SYSTEM, FIRST AND SECOND COAXIAL CONTACTOR ASSEMBLIES A PLUG AND RECEPTACLE FOR EACH ASSEMBLY, EACH PLUG HAVING INNER AND OUTER CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS AND EACH RECEPTACLE INCLUDING MEANS TO RECEIVE AND LATCH A PLUG THEREIN, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ASSEMBLIES AXIALLY PARALLEL AND IN OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP AND MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER AND APART TO MAKE OR BREAK CONTACT, THE RECEPTACLES OF THE PLUGS INCLUDING OPPOSITELY ORIENTED PORTIONS ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUND AND SHIELD THE INNER CONDUCTIVE PATHS OF THE ENDS OF BOTH OF THE PLUGS WHEN SAID ASSEMBLIES ARE TOGETHER, ONE OF SAID RECEPTACLES INCLUDING A PORTION FLEXIBLE IN THE SENSE OF MOVEMENT OF SAID ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER AND APART AND INCLUDING AN INSULATING INSERT CARRYING A SPRING CONTACT MEMBER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND COMMON THE INNER CONDUCTIVE PORTIONS OF THE PLUGS DURING SAID MOVEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |